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sherob · 12-08-2017, 11:24 AM

I've plugged many tires in my life using worms... high performance motorcycle tires even. Do them right, and no worries!

Iron Lung Jimmy · 12-08-2017, 12:21 PM

Number of times I have repaired a tire with a plug - at least a dozen.

Number of miles driven on said plugged tires - many tens of thousands.

Number of plug failures - zero.

JusticePete · 12-08-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

You want a patch not a plug BTW....also

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Originally Posted by ron123

Combo Patch Plug installed from inside the tire by Tech with good credentials that does proper prep work and install
... VERY important if you go high-speed on occasion and helps maintain speed rating of tire ;-)
Tire manufacturers recommend this method on high performance tires. Agree with christianchevell to not use just a plug.

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Originally Posted by Chevy Runs Deep

I fired a lube tech I caught plugging a tire on a GC SRT8. He had plugs hidden in his toolbox. Just laziness. Plugs are ok to get you off the side of the road. No high speed driving. I've only seen plug patches fail from improper prep. As for scratching rims, any manager or foreman would be foolish to let a rookie mount tires on high dollar rims. When they come in, either I assign it to an experienced tech, or do it myself. Low Profile tires can be tricky without experience. If you see a metal duck head on the tire machine.....run.

Index / mark the tire to the valve stem so when it is removed from the wheel it can be reinstalled without balancing, but ABSOLUTELY get it ddone right with a patch plug.

JLSuperfly · 12-08-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Number of times I have repaired a tire with a plug - at least a dozen.

Number of miles driven on said plugged tires - many tens of thousands.

Number of plug failures - zero.

I have the same experience with plugs.

Michaels_45 · 12-08-2017, 01:52 PM

You want to go to a dealer and get a plug patch put in. They know what they are doing and how to balance the tire. I've gotten a flat tire twice in two different areas and the plug patches work great. They are just as strong as the tire itself. And do not be afraid to go to a dealer. They are not trying to screw you over as plenty of people think. They know what they are doing and want to help you. And getting a plug patch put in is not expensive.

Hetfield03 · 12-08-2017, 02:30 PM

It was patch plugged. Tape didn't matter. They still scuffed up the wheel. Didn't say anything. I took before and after picture. Got a refund but now gotta wait until Monday to get it repaired by outside company... Even gave me the "we have a new guy" excuse.

Hetfield03 · 12-08-2017, 02:49 PM

I thank everyone for their advice. I learned a lot, and even taking preventative measures, someone can still screw up.

Hetfield03 · 12-09-2017, 01:46 AM

See pics.

christianchevell · 12-09-2017, 07:21 AM

Plugs are good for my tractor tires at work.....anything else only a temp fix.....a good disqualifier for the drags or high speed operation of any vehicle unless it patched....And I work in the motorpool at my state pen sort of run it on the side amongst every other thing and Les Schwab a west coast tire store would never damage a rim like that or they would fix it or throw you a free tire..... not Professional and taking care is a real deal when you sell expensive wheels also not just tires... The only scuffing done should be to areas of adhesion inside the tire...LOL good luck!

c0r3yr0s3 · 12-09-2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

It was patch plugged. Tape didn't matter. They still scuffed up the wheel. Didn't say anything. I took before and after picture. Got a refund but now gotta wait until Monday to get it repaired by outside company... Even gave me the "we have a new guy" excuse.

Ouch...im sorry to here that and I hope they fix their f***up.

lbls1 · 12-09-2017, 10:04 AM

That should be able to get fixed with a patch. I've had many a nail-screw in tires like that picture, that I was able to patch with a good tire guy. Many mediocre places will tell you to plug a hole when a patch would be a better fix.

ron123 · 12-09-2017, 01:30 PM

Did the rim scuffs they did at the tire shop only affect the surface of the wheel's clear coat or
did it go through to the metal taking off the clear coat?
Shallow surface scuffs to the wheel clear coat can often be buffed out.

Hetfield03 · 12-09-2017, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ron123

Did the rim scuffs they did at the tire shop only affect the surface of the wheel's clear coat or
did it go through to the metal taking off the clear coat?
Shallow surface scuffs to the wheel clear coat can often be buffed out.

No, they managed to damage the metal itself. You can feel it and its rough to touch.

gringo · 12-09-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

See pics.

Smoking the herb, earning near minimum wage and a don't give a $hit attitude equals a bad experience for the customer who cares about their car.

12-08-2017, 11:24 AM	#15
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	I've plugged many tires in my life using worms... high performance motorcycle tires even. Do them right, and no worries! __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

12-08-2017, 02:30 PM	#20
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	It was patch plugged. Tape didn't matter. They still scuffed up the wheel. Didn't say anything. I took before and after picture. Got a refund but now gotta wait until Monday to get it repaired by outside company... Even gave me the "we have a new guy" excuse. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

12-08-2017, 02:49 PM	#21
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	I thank everyone for their advice. I learned a lot, and even taking preventative measures, someone can still screw up. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

12-09-2017, 01:46 AM	#22
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	See pics. Attached Images __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

12-09-2017, 07:21 AM	#23
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Plugs are good for my tractor tires at work.....anything else only a temp fix.....a good disqualifier for the drags or high speed operation of any vehicle unless it patched....And I work in the motorpool at my state pen sort of run it on the side amongst every other thing and Les Schwab a west coast tire store would never damage a rim like that or they would fix it or throw you a free tire..... not Professional and taking care is a real deal when you sell expensive wheels also not just tires... The only scuffing done should be to areas of adhesion inside the tire...LOL good luck! __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

12-08-2017, 12:21 PM	#16
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,449	Number of times I have repaired a tire with a plug - at least a dozen. Number of miles driven on said plugged tires - many tens of thousands. Number of plug failures - zero.

12-08-2017, 01:52 PM	#19
Michaels_45 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 42 View My Garage	You want to go to a dealer and get a plug patch put in. They know what they are doing and how to balance the tire. I've gotten a flat tire twice in two different areas and the plug patches work great. They are just as strong as the tire itself. And do not be afraid to go to a dealer. They are not trying to screw you over as plenty of people think. They know what they are doing and want to help you. And getting a plug patch put in is not expensive.

12-09-2017, 10:04 AM	#25
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	That should be able to get fixed with a patch. I've had many a nail-screw in tires like that picture, that I was able to patch with a good tire guy. Many mediocre places will tell you to plug a hole when a patch would be a better fix. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

12-09-2017, 01:30 PM	#26
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Did the rim scuffs they did at the tire shop only affect the surface of the wheel's clear coat or did it go through to the metal taking off the clear coat? Shallow surface scuffs to the wheel clear coat can often be buffed out. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.