Tire Repair Patch Tool Kit Including 24pcs Tire Patch Plugs, Tungsten Buffing Wheel, Tire Patch Roller with 4mm Twist Drill Bits for Vehicle

I used to be an auto tech and I've used, plugs, patches, and plug/patch combos like this on many tires over the years. The old "bacon strip" plugs are the easiest and most convenient but I never completely trusted them, although I've driven thousands of miles on tires that I've plugged myself. Patches were always considered a superior way of repairing a tire, but they required taking the tire off the rim, remounting and rebalancing, etc. Not a big deal if you have a tire machine, spin balancer, 2-post lift, etc. (and you're getting paid for it), but a little harder for a DIYer. However, if you're already going to the trouble of dismounting the tire, patch/plugs are an even better way to go. They patch the hole from the inside, which means that air pressure will help hold it in place, and the plug fills the old hole and helps keep the patch located in place. I have a manual tire machine and some experience so I bought these to keep in my toolbox, hoping I'd never need to use them. Well, so much for that. Last week my motorcycle rolled over a wood screw, most likely on my way home. I went to ride into work the next day and found a flat rear tire waiting for me. So much for riding. I'm a little leery of the bacon strip plugs on car tires and even more so on motorcycles. I'll use them in an emergency, but my bike is both fast and heavy, and I want the most durable repair possible. I resigned myself to taking the tire off the rim, which I finally did yesterday. Make no mistake, this is a lot more work than just plugging with a bacon strip. Fighting the tire off and on the wheel with tire spoons is no picnic, and I had to rebalance the wheel, readjust the chain tension, etc. A plug would've taken 5 minutes but I was into this repair for a couple of hours by the time all was said and done. Installing the plug/patch was the easiest part. I used the included burr to scuff the inside of the tire, then drilled the hole out with the largest bit included in the kit. After cleaning out all the debris, I slopped some rubber cement (the only thing not included in the kit) around the hole and inserted the plug. Note that you have to remove the blue protective backing from the plug before installing it. I used a pair of side-cutters to pull the plug out through the carcass of the tire until the patch was flush, then used the roller to go over the patch on the inside of the tire. Once it had bonded I trimmed the plug flush with the outside of the tire. The whole patching process took less than 5 minutes. I inflated the tire to 38 PSI and sprayed soap around it to check for leaks. Not a single bubble from the repair, and the tire held air overnight. Today I'll recheck the pressure and take the bike out for a shakedown. If all goes well, I'll ride it carefully for a couple of days, then consider it fixed. This kit is only useful if you can dismount and mount your own tires, which is more than most people will want to do. You won't be using these by the side of the road unless you're WAY more dedicated than I am. However, if you want the most durable repair possible, patch/plug combos like this are the way to go. Make sure you have rubber cement on hand before you start.

Just got our new tire machine, used the plugs a few times and super happy with them

Finally used one- not sure if that good or bad lol but they didn’t job, I like the fact they are a plug and patch and are pretty tough. Word of advice tho- make sure to reel the puncture out well and use rubber cement as a lubricant especially on the plug part and be careful when pulling through the tire- I did break one bc I was too rough with it- not blaming the plug that was on me. Also once installed roll out the plug well and leave it sit for 20 min or so to let the glue set up before applying the tire back to the rim. It worked great for me, just don’t rush it and use pleanty of rubber cement as a lubricant, don’t be shy with the cement

a little more work than a tire plug but a lot better fix

Just what i needed to fix my trailer tire. Got a nail in it just after a few weeks of getting a new tire. This has all the goodies you need (except glue). I like the quality of these plug patch combos. These were very easy to use but I also have 10 years of tire changing/flat repair experience. Most DIY/home mechanics will be able to use this no problem. 4 months later plug/patch is doing great. The value for me is not having to drive 30-40 minutes somewhere and then wait again for the shop to repair it. I had this done in 30 mins from home.