How close to sidewall can tire be plugged?

For a safe repair, the puncture must be 1/2 inch away or more from the edge of the tire tread where the internal steel belt begins. Any puncture less than 1/2 inch from the start of the internal steel belt on the shoulder or sidewall of the tire cannot be repaired (highlighted in red).

Can you plug tire near sidewall?

Don't plug your tire if it's anywhere near the sidewall. Don't plug your tire if it's an irregularly shaped hole. Don't plug your tire if it's a large hole or thick nail. Don't plug your tire if you've run the tire while it was flat for more than a mile, as this can mean that the sidewalls are damaged.

How far out can a tire be plugged?

Puncture repairs are limited to the center of the tread area. If there are punctures or damage in the shoulder or sidewall of the tire, it is not repairable.

Is a tire plug as good as a patch?

Plugs, when installed correctly and in the right situations, can help a tire last for up to 25,000 additional miles. But while plugs can be effective, usually patches are considered to be the better, more secure option of the two. The patch/plug combo is the safest and most reliable option.

Is it safe to drive on a tire that has been plugged?

It is safe to drive with a tire plug for a short time, as the intent of the repair is to allow the car to be drivable so that you can reach the tire store. A plug can only be used on small holes — those up to ¼ inch in diameter. Tire plugs should only be used on the tread of the tire, not on or near the sidewalls.

Plug tire on the shoulder near sidewall.

What is considered sidewall of tire?

The Sidewall is the "smooth", vertical area on the side of the tire between the edge of the tread and the bead of the tire, which does not include any area where tread grooves are still visible.

What is the weakest part of a tire?

The shoulder of the tire is the weakest part. So only those holes in the middle of the tire can be repaired.

Are tire plugs permanent?

Tire Plugs and String Repairs are Temporary Repairs

Emergency roadside plug repairs are NOT intended to be a permanent tire repair. Plugs and string repairs are designed to get you back up and rolling long enough to get home or to the nearest service center to perform a proper tire repair.

Is rubber cement necessary when plugging a tire?

Tire Plugs (also called Tire Strings)

Glue is a hazardous material, and not necessary for the tire plugs to work, so we expect to see more tire plug kits come without glue in the future.

How much tire bead damage is too much?

Excessive bead seating pressure (in excess of 40 psi) places extreme stresses on the tire beads that are forced onto the rim flange in a distorted manner. Such stresses may cause damage to the tire components and may result in tire failure. NEVER INFLATE BEYOND 40 PSI PRESSURE TO SEAT BEADS.

Can you plug the shoulder of a tire?

Puncture repairs are limited to the center of the tread area. If there are punctures or damage in the shoulder or sidewall of the tire, it is not repairable.

Can sidewall be patched?

A damaged tire can only be repaired if: Tire Repair Ann Arbor. The puncture is within the tread area* of the tire – sidewall punctures are NOT repairable.

Why can't you repair a tire sidewall?

Why tires with punctured sidewalls can't be repaired. Unfortunately, sidewall punctures on passenger or light truck tires can't be repaired. That's because: The patch won't hold - Tires have cords that run all around the tread of the tire, the part the makes contact with the road.

Can a tire plug cause a blowout?

Repair the tread with a plug, and repair the lining with a patch. Repairs cannot overlap. Never repair a large hole or one that's in the sidewall. It isn't safe and could lead to a dangerous blowout.

How long does tire plug take to dry?

Step 4: Let Dry

The cement and plug is designed to dry instantly, but let it dry for at least a minute before cutting the excess plug from the tire surface. Use scissors or a cutter to snip off the protruding plug.

How long do Slime tire plugs last?

Plugging or patching is only a temporary measure before you have enough time to change into a new tire. The life of a tire after plugging can last from 7-10 years or 25,000 miles; no one can be sure that there will not be any problems.