ICPete Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 During the roundtable session the last day of the ECR, the topic was raised about on-the-road tire repair using a plugging kit. Here is the system I have that I carry on my motorcycle: http://www.stopngo.com/standard-model-tire-plugger/ I've used it once when I had a flat in the rear tire, and it worked well. It does not require removing the tire from the rim. Several hundred miles after fixing my moto flat, I replaced the tire, as plugged holes are not considered safe when your vehicle only has two tires in the first place! But for emergency repairs it's a pretty good tool. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hey Pete, That looks like a pretty slick tool to have. Good for on the road or for off road use. Thanks for sharing, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I use a similar kit. Fixed many Jeep tires with it...but never an HDT one (yet). They work well, and can be a real life-saver. Especially in combination with a tire monitor system where you know you have an issue BEFORE you run it totally flat. Most of us do not carry a bead seater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 .... Most of us do not carry a bead seater ...can of starting fluid & a barbeque lighter ? oh oh ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I was mounting tractor tires a few months back and little brother was helping. The sidewalls were pulled in about 4", making it VERY difficult to inflate the tires. He practically went ballistic when I refused to use the ether method. Instead, I packed the bead area with Murphy's tire mounting soap and inflated them. Until you see it, you wouldn't believe how well it works, and safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I were joking mostly of course... proper tire soap is important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Y41reTuMU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 With a HDT tire I think you will have to ream the hole out before inserting the plug. Back in the late 70s I had a tire repair business and remembering steel belted radials were just getting popular and I broke many a plugs while inserting them and that was after reaming out the hole. I would think you could use a drill and bit to ream the hole in place of a reamer. I had seated many a tire with tire soap and I also had what was called a jet ring. A ring that set on top of the tire with holes all around it and attached to a 1" air line from compressor. Now a days they use what looks like a 2 gallon air tank with a 2' nozzle on it and charge it from the air compressor and direct it at the gap between the tire and rim and blast air into it to seat it. I also have used starting fluid as last resort, but didn't like to. Oh, this also brings back memories also of the old split rims, I don't miss it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 This is what tire road service is for. They have the tools and the supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 here's the Murphy's soap being used on a small wheel. 42" tractor wheels need a bit more soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I am with Mark on this one. I wouldn't consider any repair on a tire in the field. If one of the duals is flat, drive slowly to the nearest repair shop or if needed have them come to you. Rarely have I had a tire leak so badly I couldn't air it up and drive it. If it is leaking and damaged that badly you are going to replace it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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