Posts Tagged: plug a tire

Why it’s dangerous to plug a tire instead of using a tire patch

Plugging a tire is a temporary fix, not a complete (or safe) repair Many drivers use rope style tire plugs as a quick fix, believing it to be a permanent repair. It’s not. It never has been and never will be. The only safe way to repair a puncture is with a combo tire patch that seals the puncture hole while also sealing the tire’s inner liner. Why tire plugs are just a temporary fix First, all tire plug manufacturers state right on the package that plugging should be considered … Read More