Explain plugging from inside the tire
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: New York
The NAPA website wasn't much help. Not sure of the differences from the website.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...re=40055&nis=5
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...le&store=40055
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...ng_dcoe_google
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7101643
Has anyone used some of these Patch Plug Kits and have one they recommend?
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...re=40055&nis=5
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...le&store=40055
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7...ng_dcoe_google
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7101643
Has anyone used some of these Patch Plug Kits and have one they recommend?
Old Pro Solo Guy
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From: Marlton NJ
3 & 4 have metal stems. I would not use.
1 & 2 are different sizes. 1/4" is normal. That is #2.
You may also want one of these They cut thru the tire cords better, especially the steel belts, and make a round hole that seals better.
The steel belts have been known to cut external plugs in half.
Basically I use this bit with external tire plugs, on street cars, and hardly ever have a problem. But I keep an eye on the tire pressure too.
One plug recently still leaked and I had to double plug it. Not recommended maybe, but it worked.
For a high speed race car, that tends to heat up tires more, I might tend to go to the trouble to use the internal plugs.
Plus there is the whole centrifugal force thing at speed, and the T-plugs just get tighter.
1 & 2 are different sizes. 1/4" is normal. That is #2.
You may also want one of these They cut thru the tire cords better, especially the steel belts, and make a round hole that seals better.
The steel belts have been known to cut external plugs in half.
Basically I use this bit with external tire plugs, on street cars, and hardly ever have a problem. But I keep an eye on the tire pressure too.
One plug recently still leaked and I had to double plug it. Not recommended maybe, but it worked.
For a high speed race car, that tends to heat up tires more, I might tend to go to the trouble to use the internal plugs.
Plus there is the whole centrifugal force thing at speed, and the T-plugs just get tighter.
Last edited by leigh1322; Nov 20, 2023 at 07:51 PM.
Racer
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From: Machesney Park IL
To tell the truth, the amount of tools and materials you have to buy to do this “correctly”, and for only 1 or 2 patches, it’s really cheaper to just get it done. After buying: rubber cleaner, a carbide bit, low speed grinder, buffer wheel, adhesive, the patch, the roller to push the patch down, and vulcanizing compound to reseal the area buffed down, you have a lot of tools and materials sitting around. Don’t forget you have to dismount and remount the tire, and probably should rebalance it.
there are videos online outlining the procedures.
Is a sample.
Also, check with the local high school or community college program. Tire repair and balance is usually one of the required tasks if they are following a NATEF program outline.
C
there are videos online outlining the procedures.
Also, check with the local high school or community college program. Tire repair and balance is usually one of the required tasks if they are following a NATEF program outline.
C
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,701
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From: New York
To tell the truth, the amount of tools and materials you have to buy to do this “correctly”, and for only 1 or 2 patches, it’s really cheaper to just get it done. After buying: rubber cleaner, a carbide bit, low speed grinder, buffer wheel, adhesive, the patch, the roller to push the patch down, and vulcanizing compound to reseal the area buffed down, you have a lot of tools and materials sitting around. Don’t forget you have to dismount and remount the tire, and probably should rebalance it.
there are videos online outlining the procedures. https://youtu.be/xKDZIUmy1RY?si=86UrtydSG7EiDGLN Is a sample.
Also, check with the local high school or community college program. Tire repair and balance is usually one of the required tasks if they are following a NATEF program outline.
C
there are videos online outlining the procedures. https://youtu.be/xKDZIUmy1RY?si=86UrtydSG7EiDGLN Is a sample.
Also, check with the local high school or community college program. Tire repair and balance is usually one of the required tasks if they are following a NATEF program outline.
C
So, I figured I pick them up, along with weight to rebalance. He does good work. Just don’t want to be a PITA asking for favors. Making him get parts he won’t otherwise use.
