Learn how to plug a flat tire so you can getg back on the road quickly, safely, and easily.
Plug kit: https://amzn.to/3UfkdC3
Full in-depth video: https://youtu.be/3aQRO29ZzbE
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Might wanna tell people to not attempt a repair on the sidewall.
Not DOT approved for long term use. An actual long term plug requires removal of tire
Ima be fr with you I’m not like crazy strong but I’m okay. I can deadlift 400 pounds. And I’m telling you. If the hole that the nail made isn’t as big or bigger than the tool you use to sand the hole you will have a very VERY hard time getting it through. But once u do these things work great. Mines been on for two weeks and no leak.
This repair is illegal in the UK on any road tyres it's only allowed on plant machinery.
can a tire shop remove these if I take the tire to go get patched afterwards?
Please for the love of God never use fix a flat. These work better. Most tire shops now offer free flat repairs so it's recommended to go there. If you're in Illinois, Indiana, or michigan Belle tire offers free flat repairs as well as rotations, alignment checks, safety inspections, and balancing. All critical things to help your tires last. I work here and it's nice to know that you have a place to go for these kinds of services.
DO NOT USE THESE, I work at a tire shop and if we see these we will not work on them, due to it not being certified. It’s dangerous and in extreme heat can melt that gummy plug. So if you don’t want to spend more money than needed, just take it to a tire shop
Chris, can you fix my relationship?
It should be said that only the "center' parts of the tread can be pluged. You CAN'T patch the outer tread or sidewall due to the areas being high stress
Chrisfix what happened to the endurance race? (Lemons)
your warranty is now void. proper patch-plugs or gtfo (*may require access to a mount machine and balancer)
had to use 5 strips to plug a Ford F350's tire. Closes tire shop was over 70km away.
I was amazed it held until we reached the shop
What do you do if it still has bubbles afterwards? Pull it out?
I would trim it shorter so you don't block the passage for water to disperse and end up aqua plaining.
You should've also noted that this is not a proper way to fix it as I have seen many tires with leaks due to these and they did not bond properly and were so weak I was able to remove them bare handed
If it's all the way flat, put some air in it first, then follow these instructions
This is only a temporary fix to get yourself to the shop for a permanent fix
Can't plug a nail in a sidewall. Need to replace the tire.
Totally helpful as always!!
so much wrong here. i grantee you this will fail. they do work but only if it takes incredible amount of force to ream and install. that reaming is WAY TO LOOSE. also NOT DOT or highway safe, but i have used them plenty when done correctly, you did NOT
Could this be used as a permanent fix or is it just a temporary solution until you get a new tire?
You always have to cut what is left or the plug can pull itself out
Not everyone knows that the usual tire pressure is 30-35psi, much less listed on the door jam. I've often encountered tires inflated to 45-50 because they're reading the maximum mounting pressure that's on the sidewall. Every now and then tires inflated to 85psi! Always quick to correcting that and noting the front desk to let the owner know 😅
I seen the cool car yesterday and it said chrisfix on it.
What about the glue
If you find yourself on the road, this doesn't work even on the second attempt, push another one in (always have more than one pack of the little worms) and then use a can of seal leak, and put the tire such that it's at the bottom so the liquid can pool over it, and form a seal.
Every car should have several methods of dealing with leaks. Better to have, than want, or hit one of those days…
An advanced driving course I went to stated that the optimal tire pressure for braking distance and performance was 40psi and this accounted for sedans and hatches and small suv's
That’s not best practice Chris 😒
Could you do a video about good starter cars?
Take it to one of your Tire experts, a patch and plug Is the safest repair, use these if you're in a pinch, most tire shops do it for free
Chris, you don't mess with the rubber cement most of the kits these days comes with?
Nice plug job 👌
Some kits come with rubber cement too
No rubber cement?