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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: Bruce T] #6771735
02/15/20 08:48 PM
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Your good to go.[/quote]
Outstanding. Nothing close when living in the boonies and nothing open on weekends that does that work. I hope I have good results from using them. Thanks


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: FairbanksLS] #6771742
02/15/20 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gray dog
I live in Alaska and have limited cell service. I plug my own. I prefer plugging a tire to changing a tire. Quicker and the spare is full of air and waiting for me if the next hole is in the sidewall.

Gotta love it. A man who makes the best out of plan 'A' and preserves plan 'B' for when it is really needed.

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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771743
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yup keep a kit in the truck.

used to work in a Goodyear shop fixed a lot of tires

the push and twist type if you clean the hole well actually work quite well most of the time and will at least get you home in most cases

Last edited by GREENCOUNTYPETE; 02/15/20 08:53 PM.

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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771751
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I punched a hole in the sidewall of an ATV tire and was told it couldn’t be plugged. Well, I plugged it and put snot inside and it held for many years until I replaced the tire.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771752
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yup and i use the either can to blow the bead back on truck tires !!


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771753
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If you are on the road be sure and by a 12 volt air compressor.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771754
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I have a small compressor that plugs into the cig light/power outlet and plugs in the glove box. They have saved me lots of trouble a few times.
Now everyone has a phone with them most of the time so they think help is just a phone call away.

Duct tape, trapping wire, tire plugs, compressor, stop leak, couple pairs of vise grips Small jump pack, and a few misc tools are in a tool box in my truck all the time.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771757
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If you are on the road make sure you have a 12 volt air compressor


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: Bruce T] #6771766
02/15/20 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce T
I do but I also only run 10 ply tires now which get fewer flats.
Those are no fun to push a plug in..


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: Feedinggrounds] #6771770
02/15/20 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Feedinggrounds
Originally Posted by Bruce T
I do but I also only run 10 ply tires now which get fewer flats.
Those are no fun to push a plug in..

I don't know.Been running 10 ply tires for 7 years now with no flat tires even with all the traveling I do on the gravel woods roads in the north Maine woods.Always got flats before switching especially good year tires.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: Getting There] #6771776
02/15/20 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Getting There
If you are on the road make sure you have a 12 volt air compressor

For sure.Got to inflate the tire after fixing it.I have seen people in baxter with the plugs but no air compressor.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771783
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I guess I just figured most of you plugged tires......seems I am doing one about every other month at least. Thorns, rocks, pieces of wire, tools, corn stalks, bean stubble, deer antlers all have pulled out. SOme large holes take a few plugs and only when I lose the bead will I take a tire in to a shop. you can buy a lot of plugs for what yo u pay to get one fixed. Plug kit and a can of rubber cement and a few reamers and plug holders and plugs with a small compressor will get you by often.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771784
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Originally Posted by snowy
Originally Posted by M.Magis
I plug tires whenever possible. Last one was a 10 ply tire through the center of a cord. Lots of fun.

I have always taken the flats in and get them fixed. Today I went and bought one of those plug tire kit. I just used it and plugged a nail hole. Have you had any problems after just using the pull throw plug or am I good to go??



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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771786
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And I change my own oil too....at 63 years young


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771805
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If one isn't doing it add another for good measure. What's the worst thing that's going to happen?


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771831
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I use plugs, but have a tire machine at the farm so I usually just pull them off and patch them.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771847
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Yup I have plugs and a compressor in the truck. Together with a tow strap 2 hydraulic jacks a extensive first aid kit a saw and shovel and a bunch of other stuff ranging from a change of clothes, fire starters etc.
I hate getting caught short.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771854
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been doing it for bout 45 yrs
who wouldn't, it takes tween 5-10 mins and way easier than changing a flat.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771857
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traprjohn >> is it a permanent fix for you then and use no patches??


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: traprjohn] #6771860
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Originally Posted by traprjohn
been doing it for bout 45 yrs
who wouldn't, it takes tween 5-10 mins and way easier than changing a flat.

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