[Z06] Plugging vs. patching
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Would not even think of pluging a tire... My tire shop won't even plug one they take the tire off the rim and patch it from the inside..
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Actually the right way is to do a combination of both. The tire must be removed from the rim and then a mushroom or tack shaped plug is inserted into the puncture from the inside. The end of the plug is a patch which is cemented to the inside of the tire. That way the hole is patched to prevent air from escaping and plugged to prevent moisture from entering the hole 
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Actually the right way is to do a combination of both. The tire must be removed from the rim and then a mushroom or tack shaped plug is inserted into the puncture from the inside. The end of the plug is a patch which is cemented to the inside of the tire. That way the hole is patched to prevent air from escaping and plugged to prevent moisture from entering the hole .
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... got one of these on a rear tire a few years ago. No problems.
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Actually the right way is to do a combination of both. The tire must be removed from the rim and then a mushroom or tack shaped plug is inserted into the puncture from the inside. The end of the plug is a patch which is cemented to the inside of the tire. That way the hole is patched to prevent air from escaping and plugged to prevent moisture from entering the hole .
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I carry the goo but will plug in a pinch. I would then patch properly ASAP.
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I've never had a problem with a plugged tire. In an emergency it will get you going and you can fix it later. In my Z I carry everything I'd need to do it on the side of the road. It sure beats having to walk and leave your car or some inept tow driver ruining your car.
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Any repaired tire will lose it's speed rating. Plug patch is the best way to repair because it prevents moisture from getting into the steel belt area which is supposed to be sealed. The belts can start to rust and cause tread separation. I always plug my tires. Plugs can come out rarely but I have also seen many patches and plug patches put on incorrectly that leaked air also. If you plan on using your speed rating to the full potential get a new tire. If the car is driven at speed limit speeds I would repair it. You did not say if your tire is a runflat or not. Many manufacturers of runflats have a 100% no repair policy. Get a new tire in that case. High performance and the "benefits" of runflats have a price.
