Plugging a car tire

onebadvet

onebadvet

US Veteran
Joined
Mar 15, 2017
Messages
346
Reaction score
1,184
Location
Plantation Florida
Have any of you ever herd of Dynaplug, it's different way to plug a tire, without using the old fashion plug kit.
I was wondering if any of you used it, and what do you think of the product, on Amazon it gets 5 stars.

I also posted a video of how it works.

[ame]https://www.amazon.com/Dynaplug-Tubeless-Repair-Aluminum-Xtreme/dp/B00DSCN3E2/ref=sr_1_8?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf96UWE5dqylDKZuSjr11kCjgR4XX_hrsF30l_K-gJDAEwWrVBoQuzZoaAo7BEALw_wcB&hvadid=177567714200&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9011984&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9353824140715615601&hvtargid=kwd-10889511042&hydadcr=12276_9726165&keywords=dynaplug&qid=1559326028&s=gateway&sr=8-8-spell&th=1[/ame]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvv1-YUW4ig[/ame]
 
Last edited:
Register to hide this ad
I've used first kit with the brown cord and tools. It took me 5 minutes and I fixed it right on my truck. I think it cost me $10 and I have enough left to do 4 more punctures.

Not sure of the Dynaplug.
 
Last edited:
Kind of interesting, i worked in a tire shop for a few years right outta high school, have repaired literally thousands of tires. We always used a plug-patch combo, very little chance of failure.... but for the average guy this seems like a good alternative to the old style plugs. Could always do like the coal miners tho.... earplug in the hole then slime it lol.
 
After 42 years as an equipment mechanic, I've fixed tires on everything from lawn mowers to earth movers.
This product leaves me completely underwhelmed. :rolleyes:
 
I use a Stop and Go tire plug kit. It uses mushroom head plugs. I originally bought it for my motorcycle but now keep it in my truck (no longer ride). I've used it three times so far, all successfully. I still take the tire to the shop for a proper repair (patch added) or replacement as needed as soon as possible.
 
A tire plugging kit should be used in order to get to a place where the puncture can be properly plugged. I've seen plugs last a long time and I've seen them last less than a few miles. A lot depends on the plugger! I carried a plugging kit thousands of miles when riding a motorcyle. Got me out of a very long walk a couple of times. Still have that kit but it is now too old to trust. Wouldn't cost much to replace it, but it's been so long since I've had a flat on one of my vehicles, I haven't done that. Actually, I had one but the only thing that would fix that flat was a new tire. I have had a few slow leaks that allowed me to get home and get the tire fixed. I consider a good plugging kit to be worth the money, but I won't leave home without my little portable compressor. A half flat tire won't last long on hot pavement with a full load! Stopping often and checking the tire pressure with a slow leak and adding air sure beats walking!
 
I have a plug kit in every vehicle and a 12V air compressor. I have actually used it on my own cars and trucks twice. I done dozens of repairs for women at church (I've been called out in the middle of the night 2 or 3 times). I know the system I use works. My best friend had a gas station in the 80's, I use what he used!

Ivan
 
My advice, get you one of these and a flat bar.... great way for a young (or old) man or woman to make some extra money too.
Screenshot-20190531-210217-Chrome.jpg
 
I have been using the Safety Seal System for 30 + years and have never had one leak. They last the life of the tire as well.
 
Dyna Plugs work great been using them for years on truck, cars motorcycles and lawn mowers .
 
Tire plugs saved my butt a few times on my Alaska trip back in 1995. It saved my having to take the tire off as I plugged it still on the conversion van and re-inflated it. Many of the Canadian roads were full of shale that would cut a small hole and they were easy to fix using the plug method. Canada roads show a need for multiply tires for sure..
 
I recall a mushroom headed plug system from....decades ago. Worked like a charm but you had to clean the glue off the installation tool immediately. Goop up the hole, insert tool, squeeze trigger X times to get the mushroom out of the tool, pull the too back till the mushroom hit the inside of the tire, then remove tool and cut off the stem.
 
I grew up working in Dad's Texaco station, 54 to 64. He wouldn't plug a tire. I carry a plug kit and a 12 volt compressor in My truck and ATV. When You're up in the hills AAA doesn't come. If I use it, I go to My regular tire shop and get it fixed proper when I get home, assuming I get that far. Had to buy a new tire a time or two. I just don't trust plugs and pray a lot when I use one.
 
Successfully plugged several car/light truck tires and rear motorcycle tires and they lasted the remainder of their service life - never had one leak.
 
ladder13 said:
AAA, Discount Tire, and run flats.
Click to expand...

Different people have different needs.

I live in the middle of the Mojave. Cell coverage is getting better, but I am often in locations without service and need a self recovery/repair solution unless I want a very long hike.

AAA is only an option if you can get the vehicle to cell service AND pavement.

I carry a lot of plugs in my toolbox. I have seen 5-10 stuffed in a slash in a tire and survive to get the vehicle into a better place. The inability to use multiple plugs in a single breach would be my main concern with the mushroom plugs.

I do not think they make run-flats that you can air down and run off-road.
 
Plain old plug kit & 12V inflator has bailed me out many times.

I AM kinda picky about my insertion tool. I had one for years that I had tweaked & filed JUST right. I grieved when it turned up missing. :(

The thing with plug kits is you gotta stay on top of your glue. Nothing like going to plug a tire & finding you have a dried up tube of dust! :mad:
 
Nice product, Now we need a review after a few hunderd miles.
 
Over the years I have plugged 8-10 tires on cars or pickups, mine or wife's, nail or screw caused holes usually. Using a kit similar to the one shown in post 16. I never had a problem with them after. I just use the "sticky" plug material, no extra glue, they are hard to push in but seems to hold well.
I might try out the Dynaplug it looks like it might slip in easier I'll see what they cost first
Steve W.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

wood714
Ramps
Replies
27
Views
993
Rule3
Rule3
F
Tire traction enhancers?
2
Replies
47
Views
1K
JH1951
JH1951
Rule3
Anyone with experience or advice on vehicle traction mats?
Replies
7
Views
552
Rule3
Rule3
MrTrolleyguy
Gun Safes II
Replies
5
Views
2K
perrazi
P

Latest posts

Back
Top