Nail in new tire

[xcoach]

I’ve never had an issue with a plug.

[bware]

Always repair them from the inside.
Patches should never be used.
The umbrella style plugs are the only permanent way to seal a puncture hole.
Question about the method whomever you pick to do the repair.

Agreed. Also called a plug-patch. Done from the inside, is a patch with plug attached. This will seal any exposed cords from the elements. Michelin requires this method to maintain the speed rating.

[LgMouthGambler]

A good quality plug will last as long as a boot on the inside. Not all tire plugs are created equal.

[JINXBASS]

I have been plugging tires for 20 years, and never a failure. I carry a kit in my truck at all times. I know I have done over 15 or so in a parking lot between friends and family and my own.

Your choice but I choose to plug.

[gehol]

I am on the plugging band wagon. A friend who has been in the tire business since Moses crossed the Red Sea says a patch alone allows moisture to get to the belts.
If patched from the inside it must be one like bware describes. Otherwise a plug is better than a simple patch. Never had a plug give a problem on a simple puncture.

[T. Hill]

You say almost new. How new? If it's within a year and you have a optional tire warranty most plans will replace the tire free. If after the tire will be pro-rated per the plan. At least this is NTB policy. How do I know? I literally just got back from NTB after my wife punctured a tire on the way to her work yesterday. If your tires are near new, replace the tire. Peace of mind especially with that quality of tire.

[SWbass]

I hear flex seal is rated for 80 mph

[Tigercat]

I started carrying a plug kit with me and doing it myself a few years ago. Don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner. It’s far more reliable than dragging a spare out, even if it’s only temporary.

[Capw]

3 of my 4 trailer tires have plugs. Never had an issue plugging. I carry a plug kit in my truck.

[AirForceAngler]

I'm running at least 2 plugged tires right now with (hopefully) no issues. One is also a nearly new Michelin.

[Garage Dog]

Thanks guys, I'm going with the patch. I wish I could take it to where I bought them but I now live 3 hours away.

[LTZ25]

Agreed. Also called a plug-patch. Done from the inside, is a patch with plug attached. This will seal any exposed cords from the elements. Michelin requires this method to maintain the speed rating.

[wildturkey]

With your money, just buy a new set for cash.

[LTZ25]

With your money, just buy a new set for cash.

Get a new truck !!!!

[Z-91]

Some places here won't touch it if the puncture is outside of the the most inner or outer tread groove. My puncture was barely to the outside of the groove. They said I'd have to buy a new tire, $225. I didn't think mixing in a new tire with 1/3 worn tires was a good idea either, and I didn't want to spend $900 for new tires. I decided to play Russian Roulette with my life, and plugged it myself for $5. It's held for 5 years now.

who would a thunk...them plugs been around for years. I carry a set of plugs and tools in the truck.

[Garage Dog]

With your money, just buy a new set for cash.

I'm just a 'Wanna Be" compared to you guys.

bware, thanks, I didn't know that, good intel.

[Dropdeadfred]

Problem with the plug is that even when prepared correctly the belts can cut through the plug. That can't happen with a patch.

Maybe,, but I am thinking this issue is rarer than hens teeth..
I have plugged a metric buttton of tires, and dont recalL EVER having a problem

[pa.X19]

Maybe,, but I am thinking this issue is rarer than hens teeth..
I have plugged a metric buttton of tires, and dont recalL EVER having a problem

I agree I carry a plug kit but only for a temporary fix. Then I patch or replace.

[Axkiker]

Maybe,, but I am thinking this issue is rarer than hens teeth..
I have plugged a metric buttton of tires, and dont recalL EVER having a problem

Yup 100% agree. Carrying a plug kit, jack, and compressor can get you on the road pretty quickly.

[Greenpumpkin]

As a guy who'd been in the tire industry a long time and used to repair tires back in the day myself, I impressed by the number of people in this thread recommending the industry preferred method for a flat repair - Repair from the inside with a patch/plug combo after inspecting the tire.

There is a method Michelin trained me on that I've never seen in shop practice using a flat patch from the inside and separate filler to pull through the hole in the tread.

I don't recommend adding fixaflat (spray can sealer). Even if seals the leak, some liquid may roll around inside tire causing vibration issues that will drive you nuts.