Matt-Guy
Junior Member
So I know there was a poll and some healthy debate about patching/plugging vs. replacing tires. I read through it and saw some good info but with only 4k on my tires I am leaning towards a plug to get me through until the start of the next season. Anyone had experience with a store bought plug/patch? What was it called? I am trying to do this at work so I would prefer to not have to remove the rim/tire. Where did you get it (I live in the US and live close to three major auto parts stores). Did you have any issues? I saw plenty of posts of people saying they went thousands of miles but I never saw mention of a particular plug.
The back story is I got to work today and a co-worker came up and said "hey you know your rear tire is flat" so I went out and it was indeed flat. Spun the tire and looked for the source of the leak and an inch from the direct middle I found a nail in it. Not anywhere near the sidewall so I am not concerned about that, and it was in the tread line. Pulled it out smooth, guessing I had not ridden more than 5 or so miles because the head of the nail looked fine.
Called my insurance (progressive) and they said they would tow it up to 15 miles and charge 5 bucks each additional mile. I live 30 miles from work so I was looking at 75 bucks so that's a no go and the nearest shop was cycleworld and they won't patch or plug, just replace.
TL : DR
Want a plug/patch to fix a flat. What did you use and did it work? Did it hold up/air? How long did you go?
The back story is I got to work today and a co-worker came up and said "hey you know your rear tire is flat" so I went out and it was indeed flat. Spun the tire and looked for the source of the leak and an inch from the direct middle I found a nail in it. Not anywhere near the sidewall so I am not concerned about that, and it was in the tread line. Pulled it out smooth, guessing I had not ridden more than 5 or so miles because the head of the nail looked fine.
Called my insurance (progressive) and they said they would tow it up to 15 miles and charge 5 bucks each additional mile. I live 30 miles from work so I was looking at 75 bucks so that's a no go and the nearest shop was cycleworld and they won't patch or plug, just replace.
TL : DR
Want a plug/patch to fix a flat. What did you use and did it work? Did it hold up/air? How long did you go?