hi ! What's your opinion on the screw in type of flat fix tire plugs ? I saw a shop repair one of my tires with one and I bought those for my 4th flat tire on my Kia (1st flat on its winter set)
@the_amateur
9 ай бұрын
Hello! I think this is the fastest and easiest possible way to fix a flat tire. Any other method requires more time, tools and effort. Although I haven't used exactly this type of plug to repair a flat tire, I think they do the job well enough. I can say this with confidence because although I have not used exactly such plugs, I have repaired a tire using the same method with the simplest screw. And it worked out very well. But I also think that this method is only a temporary solution and not reliable in the long term. On the one hand, it can damage the tire, on the other, it can fall off after a while, and last but not least, I don't like the idea of opening such large holes in the tire. This type of tire repair, whether the rubber bands I use in the video (which are also not permanent) or the rubber plugs should only be used for a temporary repair. The best way to fix a flat tire is to tape it. But this requires disassembly, assembly and balance, but is still the best solution. And tire repair shops using rubber plugs to fix tires is unprofessional and lazy, but it doesn't surprise me, I've seen it happen more than once.
@livebassngames
9 ай бұрын
@@the_amateur Yes ! Thanks for confirming. Actually my tire held up nicely for many months because theres a screw in the flat right now... It needed some air every 4 weeks so after 3 times giving it air, I noticed the noise from the air coming out slowly on a calm but wet and rainy day. Of many flats Ive had I think only 1 shop has done a patch inside the tire, It must have been that walmart in Florida/US, because my other flats were repaired in Canada
@the_amateur
9 ай бұрын
Hello again! In my previous answer, I failed to say everything I consider important on the subject. But I was worried it was too long anyway. So I will mention some of the concerns I have when it comes to repairing tires using this method. I know that the topic is extensive, but I will try to be as short as possible. First of all, I don't understand why professional garages use these methods to repair a tire when they can be easily applied at home. I don't see the point of visiting a repair shop to do something that won't even make it difficult for you to do it yourself at home or wherever you need to. Honestly, I wouldn't take such a service seriously after such a repair. In principle, I am not so extreme in my statements and views, but when it comes to tires, I cannot compromise. Let me mention a specific reason for not liking such repairs. Let's say we have a flat tire that is fixed with a screw. What follows is invariably after some period of time the tire will begin to deflate again. Therefore, the tire was not repaired, because if it really was repaired, it would not have started to fall from the same place after a while. And this is not the only problem, since this tire has already been fixed with a screw but it falls again, replacing the screw with a new one will not solve the problem. And the worse thing is that as a result of the screw, the hole in the tire will be significant. I get angry at the thought of having to pump up the tires every few weeks. Because I really hate it when tires fall off and you can't rely on them. Maybe that's why they're called emergency kits rather than reliable and long-lasting repair kits.
@livebassngames
9 ай бұрын
@@the_amateur a bit long but I took the time to read :) I think the screw is for me because I feel like those tires are done after this year
@the_amateur
9 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right this is the way especially when the tires are almost done! Cheers!
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