2006-09-29 14:11:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many places still will plug tires. Some will only patch after taking the tire off the rim. I've used plugs for 25 years in trailer tires as well as car and truck tires, including steel belted radials. And never, ever had a problem. I think it's a liability issue for garages that don't want to use plugs. I have a repair kit, including steel radial plugs, and I plug my own when needed.
2006-09-29 15:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If we're talking about a simple tread puncture such as running over a nail or some other object. Then it would "entail" removing the tire from the rim. Installing a rubber plug in the hole. trimming the plug from both sides so that it is not a hazard to being pulled out. Then there is a small rubber patch simply glued to the puncture area to seal out air leaks that may have been left by the plug. The tire is then re-mounted on the rim and dunked in water to test for air leakage. Simple right ??
2006-09-29 21:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by n8ive_racerx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is 2 way to repair it.#1 put a plug from the outside into the hole
#2 remover the tire from the rim and put a patch on the inside of the tire.
#1 is ok but not the best
#2 is the best and it will last as long as the tire
2006-09-29 21:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the tire is removed from the car, and soaked with water. The air bubbles will indicate where the leak is. If it is a small hole, there are special plugs that can be inserted to stop the leak.
2006-09-29 21:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
taking the tire off the rim and patching the hole in it
2006-09-29 21:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rhett B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the tire shop and have them repair it...that simple
2006-09-29 21:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋