tpm419419 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Is it me or are the prices to repair a tire through the roof? I had a simple nail in the tire and was charged 28.99 for the repair. It cost something like 32.00 by the time tax was added. I was told because it is a large tire they charge more. I think I have had tractor trailer tires repaired cheaper then that :wacko: I am in NY by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 "could" have done it for less on your own with your own kit from automotive store if you really wanted to. find the hole, use the repair kit/plug, fill tire up. done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 "could" have done it for less on your own with your own kit from automotive store if you really wanted to. find the hole, use the repair kit/plug, fill tire up. done. I understand that but the days of using a "Plug" have been outlawed. At least here in NY. Must have an inside patch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I understand that but the days of using a "Plug" have been outlawed. At least here in NY. Must have an inside patch In Atlanta Kauffman tire fixes flats for free - no questions asked and no sales pitch. It works - I bought 2 sets of tires there after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxb006 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've plugged many tires and never had an problem with the plug leaking or coming out. I understand that the "potential" exists, but if done right, there should be no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinLine Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Would you rather pay $160 for a new tire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Truck tires are not even plugged anymore. At least not by reputable companies. I am a tractor trailer driver and every flat is broken down on site and patched from the inside. Yesterday I had to have 2 flats repaired, one on my Edge and one on my wife's Scion Xb. The Xb was 19.99 and the Edge with 18" rims was 29.99 Same size patch and the machine didn't work any harder getting the tire off the rim And that is how they get you Happy Thanksgiving everyone Edited November 25, 2009 by tpm419419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenS2K Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've plugged many tires and never had an problem with the plug leaking or coming out. I understand that the "potential" exists, but if done right, there should be no issues. I agree. I carry a plug kit in all my vehicles. I've never had a problem with a plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurtman Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 We have Discount Tire Stores all over the place here. They repair for free to bring in customers. They broke down the last tire I had repaired there, plugged the tire, nipped the plug flush on the inside and patched from the inside. I could see a shop charging for 30 minutes labor on a tire repair if they have to break it down. Thirty bucks sounds about right. Why does it always seem that the more expensive the tire, the more crap you pick-up from the road. I have 35X12.50 inch tires on my truck, to the tune of $350.00 a piece and I have picked up more miscellaneous road debris than any other vehicle I can remember. Every time I hear a "Ticking" noise from a tire I sweat to the tune of $700.00. They are directional and must be replaced in pairs, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinLine Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Just like a clean, shiny car bringing the rain Hurt. I have never seen a patch done on the inside. I guess that's the way it is done now. I have never had an issue using plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ablb Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 We have Discount Tire Stores all over the place here. They repair for free to bring in customers. They broke down the last tire I had repaired there, plugged the tire, nipped the plug flush on the inside and patched from the inside. I could see a shop charging for 30 minutes labor on a tire repair if they have to break it down. Thirty bucks sounds about right. Why does it always seem that the more expensive the tire, the more crap you pick-up from the road. I have 35X12.50 inch tires on my truck, to the tune of $350.00 a piece and I have picked up more miscellaneous road debris than any other vehicle I can remember. Every time I hear a "Ticking" noise from a tire I sweat to the tune of $700.00. They are directional and must be replaced in pairs, at least. YEP on Discount Tire Left rear about 2 months ago, it had a hex head wrench in it... Big hole but they broke it down patched it and NO charge. ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinLine Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 White Chocolate is a sweet color ! Wife's partial to red......so we compromised, and got red ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporateEdge Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 In Ontario no shop I have stopped at does plugs any more. Its always a removal/inside patch/reinstall. I stop at a lot of construction sites and pick up nails/screws all the time. The law is apparently 2 patches per tire and then you replace it. I will see as one tire has already been double patched. Cost at an idependent tire store is about 27 dollars (Cdn). The counter guy told me they don't make money on repairs but i find that hard to believe as they don't need to take up a hoist bay to pull the tire (dolly jack works fine) and the guy doing the patch is usually the lowest seniority staff member. It took 15 minutes last time I was there so by my math it seems like someone is making some money somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 didn't know plugs were stopped in usage.. and do not care to much that they were. I carry a plug kit - the industry standard forever that now seems to be fallen out of favor - but still works fine. Bet the guys in backwoods towns still use plugs. Anyway.. at least with a plug kit, you can pull off a self repair if needed since you do not have to take the tire off the rim or wheel off the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxb006 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Can't say I've ever plugged a tire with the wheel still on the vehicle. Sounds like a lot more work than breaking out the jack and taking off a few lug nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Can't say I've ever plugged a tire with the wheel still on the vehicle. Sounds like a lot more work than breaking out the jack and taking off a few lug nuts. You're kidding right? You just roll the tire until you can access the hole, then push the plug in and cut it off. How could it be simpler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurtman Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 It's actually very easy. You find the foreign object, pull it out, shove the reamer tool into the hole and leave it there so the tire doesn't go flat. Put the plug into the plug insertion tool and coat the plug with the vulcanizer/glue. Move the reamer tool inside and out several times to rough up the wall of the hole. Pull out the reamer tool and insert the plug. Once the plug is through the tire you pull the tool out which automatically cuts the plug on the inside so it doesn't pull back out. Cut the plug flush with the tire using wire cutters and your done. I consider it an emergency/temporary fix and recommend going to a repair shop for a patch ASAP. It's something you can do on the side of the road which is much faster then changing to the spare or waiting for AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 you guys got it.. simple process really. as for getting to a repair shop for a repair ASAP after using a plug, not me. Again, plugs were the industry standard forever. I had a plug in a tire for 3-4 years. Sold it with the plug it. As far as I know, the new owner is still rolling with it. Costco did that plug for me as that was what was used then and they offered it for free since I bought tires then. A plug, if done right, will last the life of a tire no problem. no reason to also go get a patch IMHO. if they worked for life before, they did not stop working since patches came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 you guys got it.. simple process really. as for getting to a repair shop for a repair ASAP after using a plug, not me. Again, plugs were the industry standard forever. I had a plug in a tire for 3-4 years. Sold it with the plug it. As far as I know, the new owner is still rolling with it. Costco did that plug for me as that was what was used then and they offered it for free since I bought tires then. A plug, if done right, will last the life of a tire no problem. no reason to also go get a patch IMHO. if they worked for life before, they did not stop working since patches came out. I believe there were isolated cases of plug failures in certain circumstances - probably rare. The patch eliminates those rare circumstances and it also lets the tire shop check the condition of the tire from the inside. I think it's just a case of having a slightly better option that was not previously available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxb006 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Just seems that it would be difficult to work on the tire from the wheel or from under the car. But what do I know? I guess that the next time I need to fix a tire, I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinLine Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Never had any probs with the plug. You may need to have the wheel balanced as the plug can throw the balance off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Never had any probs with the plug. You may need to have the wheel balanced as the plug can throw the balance off. now that seems reasonable, depending on puncture location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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