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Who fixes their own flat tires #6771586
02/15/20 06:52 PM
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Anyone use the plug kit to fix their own flats?


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771588
02/15/20 06:54 PM
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I do but I also only run 10 ply tires now which get fewer flats.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771591
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I plug them but have patches done at a shop.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771596
02/15/20 06:59 PM
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Only on my Motorcycle if I am on the road. I have not had a flat tire on my truck or car in 40 years.

Last edited by Getting There; 02/15/20 07:00 PM.

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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771598
02/15/20 06:59 PM
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I'm always amazed at the number of people who come into Baxter State Park with no plugs,air pump,tire wrench,tire jacks,or spare tires.Its crazy.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771608
02/15/20 07:05 PM
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Sure. Plug tires all the time.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771622
02/15/20 07:14 PM
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I plug and patch tires, more than I like doing it. I had to plug 2 tires, in multiple places, one day last Fall, when someone lost a load of plywood and 2' by 4's with wire brads or staples in them on the road I was on.

Keith

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771634
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Only when in Pilot Point AK.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771636
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Been there^^^ grin


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771644
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Yep and a small DC compressor too besides the big one at home.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: Bruce T] #6771649
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Originally Posted by Bruce T
I'm always amazed at the number of people who come into Baxter State Park with no plugs,air pump,tire wrench,tire jacks,or spare tires.Its crazy.

You would be shocked at how common that is even outside the park. Common sense is not common anymore.
People don't have a jack , spare , lugwrench etc. Or have a flat spare.
This is why AAA and other roadside service companies are growing.

I carry a toolbox w/ plugging kit. A 4 way plus the factory lugwrench.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771664
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I plug tires whenever possible. Last one was a 10 ply tire through the center of a cord. Lots of fun.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771688
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Yes I plug them and than fix a flat also

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: Bruce T] #6771693
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Originally Posted by Bruce T
I'm always amazed at the number of people who come into Baxter State Park with no plugs,air pump,tire wrench,tire jacks,or spare tires.Its crazy.


I've picked up many a snowmobile spike up around moosehead. I've even pulled over and plugged other people's tires up there.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: M.Magis] #6771694
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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] #6771696
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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??

Your good to go.


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771701
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For those reading this thread and want to learn , take some tips from Scotty Killmer .


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Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771706
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Proper repair is a plug and patch. But I plug mine. The last one I did leaked, so I took it somewhere and had a proper repair done. Only cost $20.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771709
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My highschool job was at a pallet shop. I had 4 plugs in just one tire and a couple in the other 3.

Re: Who fixes their own flat tires [Re: snowy] #6771728
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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.


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