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shinzon · 08-23-2010, 12:09 PM

Real quick question, Is plugging a tire good fix ?

The screw I picked up is right on the tread in the middle of the tire.

Does a plug compromise the structural intergrity of the tire or throw off the balance ?

x626xBlack · 08-23-2010, 12:12 PM

Probably will not cause any problems.... However if you smoke em you may pull the plug out... I am guessing

Mr_Draco · 08-23-2010, 12:14 PM

Tire plugging is a temporary fix only meant to last you 1-2 days till you can get it fixed properly. Do not rely on a plug to permanently fix the hole as they can and will come out eventually.

helmincamaro · 08-23-2010, 12:15 PM

I used to have to plug numerous truck tires every week at my last job. They were constantly picking up nails and screws from construction sites. Now about it coming out when roasting them.... I wouldn't know anything about that on the work trucks

nards444 · 08-23-2010, 12:18 PM

they are more then temp fixes. Ive had them just about on every car ive ever had. Sure with roasting the rear tires it might be an issue. I got one on my diesel now thats been there a year with towing, winter, etc. No issues. Whats the worst thing that can happen you get another flat. These kind of tires usually dont last that long anyways. plug is and wait till you get a new tire.. Ive never heard a mechanic say get a new tire in 2-3 days after using one

67 Convertible · 08-23-2010, 12:31 PM

I have had many tires "plugged" over the years, continuing to drive them normally for many thousands of miles until the tire wore out and was replaced. I noticed no ill effects or performance isues from plugging the tires, nor have I ever had one come out.

xcdarrel17 · 08-23-2010, 12:33 PM

Plug it, keep an eye on your tire pressure in case you didn't get a complete seal, but otherwise forget about it.

Rip · 08-23-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinzon

Real quick question, Is plugging a tire good fix ?

The screw I picked up is right on the tread in the middle of the tire.

Does a plug compromise the structural intergrity of the tire or throw off the balance ?

If you have multiple plugs in a single tire it can throw off the balance. I've had it happen, but never with only 1.

*mlee* · 08-23-2010, 12:35 PM

Tire plugging sucks... why ream the hole out and make it bigger... nothing replaces a gold old patch on the inside...

Then once you've reamed the hole out where you can see daylight through it you drive on it for a couple of years and the plug wears down with the tire tread and starts to eventually leak... I know I'll get flammed from those who have never had problems so let it fly.

Plug is just a lazy way to temp fix a tire... only worth it if you're stuck on the side of the road in a Camaro SS... JMHO

nards444 · 08-23-2010, 12:35 PM

i even noticed after a while and the heat thats generated from driving the plug almost fuses with the tire. I hve had plugs where you cant even tell where the plug went. I think a good rule of thumb though is within one inch of the sidewall or on the sidewall you should get a new tire

mulletman · 08-23-2010, 12:39 PM

The 2SS can go 155 MPH. The only way to fix a leak on a high performance tire is a proper repair from the inside. Check with a Michelin dealer.

nards444 · 08-23-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Tire plugging sucks... why ream the hole out and make it bigger... nothing replaces a gold old patch on the inside...

Then once you've reamed the hole out where you can see daylight through it you drive on it for a couple of years and the plug wears down with the tire tread and starts to eventually leak... I know I'll get flammed from those who have never had problems so let it fly.

Plug is just a lazy way to temp fix a tire... only worth it if you're stuck on the side of the road in a Camaro SS... JMHO

these are 30,000mi tires and in reality only last 20 so if its a daily driver your getting new tires every other year anyways. Multiple plugs sure. But my self or anybody i have ever know has never had an issue.

jrc1122 · 08-23-2010, 12:42 PM

discount tire will repair for free.

nards444 · 08-23-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulletman

The 2SS can go 155 MPH. The only way to fix a leak on a high performance tire is a proper repair from the inside. Check with a Michelin dealer.

well I can rob a bank if I want too, doesnt mean its legal or I should do it.

08-23-2010, 12:09 PM	#1
shinzon Night Fury Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Isle of Birk Posts: 747	tire plugging OK ? Real quick question, Is plugging a tire good fix ? The screw I picked up is right on the tread in the middle of the tire. Does a plug compromise the structural intergrity of the tire or throw off the balance ? __________________ 2014 Black ZL1 - Toothless - Previous Lovers :2014 1LE , 2010 2SS RS,2004 GTO, 2000 Camaro SS x 2

08-23-2010, 12:12 PM	#2
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 823	Probably will not cause any problems.... However if you smoke em you may pull the plug out... I am guessing __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

08-23-2010, 12:18 PM	#5
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	they are more then temp fixes. Ive had them just about on every car ive ever had. Sure with roasting the rear tires it might be an issue. I got one on my diesel now thats been there a year with towing, winter, etc. No issues. Whats the worst thing that can happen you get another flat. These kind of tires usually dont last that long anyways. plug is and wait till you get a new tire.. Ive never heard a mechanic say get a new tire in 2-3 days after using one __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

08-23-2010, 12:31 PM	#6
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	I have had many tires "plugged" over the years, continuing to drive them normally for many thousands of miles until the tire wore out and was replaced. I noticed no ill effects or performance isues from plugging the tires, nor have I ever had one come out. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

08-23-2010, 12:35 PM	#9
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	Tire plugging sucks... why ream the hole out and make it bigger... nothing replaces a gold old patch on the inside... Then once you've reamed the hole out where you can see daylight through it you drive on it for a couple of years and the plug wears down with the tire tread and starts to eventually leak... I know I'll get flammed from those who have never had problems so let it fly. Plug is just a lazy way to temp fix a tire... only worth it if you're stuck on the side of the road in a Camaro SS... JMHO __________________

08-23-2010, 12:14 PM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Tire plugging is a temporary fix only meant to last you 1-2 days till you can get it fixed properly. Do not rely on a plug to permanently fix the hole as they can and will come out eventually.

08-23-2010, 12:15 PM	#4
helmincamaro Official Lounge BAMF Drives: '97 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 13,576 View My Garage	I used to have to plug numerous truck tires every week at my last job. They were constantly picking up nails and screws from construction sites. Now about it coming out when roasting them.... I wouldn't know anything about that on the work trucks

08-23-2010, 12:33 PM	#7
xcdarrel17 Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DC Posts: 72	Plug it, keep an eye on your tire pressure in case you didn't get a complete seal, but otherwise forget about it.

08-23-2010, 12:39 PM	#11
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	The 2SS can go 155 MPH. The only way to fix a leak on a high performance tire is a proper repair from the inside. Check with a Michelin dealer.

08-23-2010, 12:42 PM	#13
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	discount tire will repair for free. __________________ 2012 Mustang GT Premium Performance White 6-speed Manual

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