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10-31-2021, 06:45 PM | #1 |
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Tire plug vs patch vs both?
Hi everyone,
There were two screws (the longer was about 1 inch) that got into my tire recently near the center of the tread area (far from sidewall), similar to the case here: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1549507 No air was leaking, but I took them to a tire shop and they plugged both of them. Do I also need to get them patched? Reading through old threads I can see lots of different answers, so any "citation" or support for recommendations would be much appreciated. I figured that since I have good tires (Pirelli PZero All Season Plus), they are less likely to just rip up on the road. But obviously it's serious stuff and I'd like to have confidence! Thank you so much! |
11-01-2021, 09:10 AM | #2 |
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Anecdotal, but the 3-4 plugs I've done in my lifetime have never given me a single issue.
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11-01-2021, 09:17 AM | #3 |
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There should be no safety issue. The latest method for this is to add a patch that also has a rubber plug as a T shaped plug/patch. They do enlarge the hole in some cases which I was skeptical about but for a larger hole it is a good idea.
The reason for the plug portion is mainly to seal the tire from the outside in addition to the inside. This stops water (and salt water if in a cold climate) from getting into the steel belt and rusting it. Discount tire and others usually offer these for free. (But there are some things thry won't patch even though they could. If you have two holes close together they often decline to patch them) |
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11-01-2021, 09:23 AM | #4 |
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I don't know the facts but from anecdotal experiences a plug is perfectly fine for normal driving.
My new winter tire had a puncture and it sealed it well all it's life. I had friends to who used plugs no issues. Now if I plan to do high speed driving (like 200kmh+) I probably wouldn't trust the plug but yeah, normal driving is fine. |
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11-02-2021, 01:11 PM | #6 |
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Thank you all for your thoughts!
How would I know if the plug was done well? I went to a shop that's very well rated, but they did it so quickly (~10 min total for 2 plugs) that I was a little suspicious. But the tire has seemed to hold air just fine since the repair. |
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11-07-2021, 04:58 PM | #8 |
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The correct solution is both, but the reality is you can't do both in a pinch. I've driven around on only plugs for a long time in many cases.
The best of both worlds: plug it and take it to a tire shop to add a patch on your own time. The plug will hold plenty well until you can get the patch put in. |
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