@DiarmaidGNR its not recommended no. when its that big you need to remove the tire from the rim and patch it from the inside. average cost is about 40 to 50 dollars at my shop. we are a dealership. a place like midis, firestone, goodyear, kramer, and pepboys will likely be a little cheaper. but a patch can only be placed on the flat pat of the tire. if its near the edge or the tire where its curved then they will likely sell you a new tire. a used tire is fine if a new one is to much.
@avalanchexy Well, Welcome to the USA. the land of Greedy capitalist and politicians. and people wonder why the citizens of such a rich nation are so poor and broke all the time.
@DiarmaidGNR its not recommended no. when its that big you need to remove the tire from the rim and patch it from the inside. average cost is about 40 to 50 dollars at my shop. we are a dealership. a place like midis, firestone, goodyear, kramer, and pepboys will likely be a little cheaper. but a patch can only be placed on the flat pat of the tire. if its near the edge or the tire where its curved then they will likely sell you a new tire. a used tire is fine if a new one is to much.
Thanks for posting this. I'm thinking of getting non RFT winter tires for an X5 but the car doesn't have a spare wheel. Having never used any kits like this before I thought I'd find a video explanation. Looks pretty simple once you know how! Do you know how this kind of kit compares with those tyre weld like things that spray into the inside?
@Spanky2k You don't want to use those spray items like fix a flat. they ruin the tire and the gas inside the tire form those things is explosive. very dangerous for the Mechanic when its time to replace that tire. they are only good for a temporary fix just long enough to get to the shop. plugging it like i did will last the life of the tire. Mechanics hate that spray stuff. Most will advise against it.
@Warrior1700 some places are recommending to remove the tire and patch it form the inside. that really isn't anymore effective than this. the different is this method pays the tech. 0.3 hours. which cost you about 10 bucks. the other method pays the tech. about 1.2 hours which cost you over 100 bucks. they do it for the money. i used to work for a dodge dealership as a tech. . the techs would charge the customer for a patch job and just plug it anyways. so don't fall for it . :-)
Thanks for this useful video... most mechanics around my area charge $20 for a $5 fix.
andresl286 2 months ago
Good video, I'm wondering if after you completed the plug it was still leaking do you try and pull the plug out or push it in and start over??
physiques 2 months ago
thank you 4 a very straightforward, logical, easy to understand & most of all......USEFUL video.
moonu812 3 months ago
thank you for the video
tacoma2013 3 months ago
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Can any one tell do I need a spare tire for my bmw e46 320d manufactured on january 2004, because I just bought it and it doesen't have a spare tire.
I wanna know if it runs on flat or not...thank you
123arttt 4 months ago
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You should get that patched from the inside. I've had that same exact type of plug blow out on me.
Jx1x3 5 months ago
Is it ok to use two plugs in the one hole? I tried one plug but the hole is too big. Two plugs seal it up.
DiarmaidGNR 5 months ago
@DiarmaidGNR its not recommended no. when its that big you need to remove the tire from the rim and patch it from the inside. average cost is about 40 to 50 dollars at my shop. we are a dealership. a place like midis, firestone, goodyear, kramer, and pepboys will likely be a little cheaper. but a patch can only be placed on the flat pat of the tire. if its near the edge or the tire where its curved then they will likely sell you a new tire. a used tire is fine if a new one is to much.
MrGizmo757 5 months ago
@MrGizmo757 50 $ for a pach?? in Romania its 4$. here with 50$ you buy a new Goodyear tire=))
avalanchexy 5 months ago
@avalanchexy Well, Welcome to the USA. the land of Greedy capitalist and politicians. and people wonder why the citizens of such a rich nation are so poor and broke all the time.
MrGizmo757 5 months ago
@DiarmaidGNR its not recommended no. when its that big you need to remove the tire from the rim and patch it from the inside. average cost is about 40 to 50 dollars at my shop. we are a dealership. a place like midis, firestone, goodyear, kramer, and pepboys will likely be a little cheaper. but a patch can only be placed on the flat pat of the tire. if its near the edge or the tire where its curved then they will likely sell you a new tire. a used tire is fine if a new one is to much.
MrGizmo757 5 months ago
@DiarmaidGNR i dont see why not. Jenna Jameson does it, so can you
sranjesuper 5 months ago
Thanks for posting this. I'm thinking of getting non RFT winter tires for an X5 but the car doesn't have a spare wheel. Having never used any kits like this before I thought I'd find a video explanation. Looks pretty simple once you know how! Do you know how this kind of kit compares with those tyre weld like things that spray into the inside?
Spanky2k 6 months ago
@Spanky2k You don't want to use those spray items like fix a flat. they ruin the tire and the gas inside the tire form those things is explosive. very dangerous for the Mechanic when its time to replace that tire. they are only good for a temporary fix just long enough to get to the shop. plugging it like i did will last the life of the tire. Mechanics hate that spray stuff. Most will advise against it.
MrGizmo757 6 months ago
shove it in that hole L.O.L :D
MrBaca123 7 months ago
@MrBaca123 Yep. and i even lubed it up first. :-)
MrGizmo757 7 months ago
great video man. I just plugged my tire for the first time with no problem.
krajackson 7 months ago
really well explained- many thanks
wibble7773 9 months ago
Very well-done and informative! Thank you
Warrior1700 1 year ago
@Warrior1700 some places are recommending to remove the tire and patch it form the inside. that really isn't anymore effective than this. the different is this method pays the tech. 0.3 hours. which cost you about 10 bucks. the other method pays the tech. about 1.2 hours which cost you over 100 bucks. they do it for the money. i used to work for a dodge dealership as a tech. . the techs would charge the customer for a patch job and just plug it anyways. so don't fall for it . :-)
MrGizmo757 1 year ago