Introduction
Flat/leaky tires are a part of life. Tires are made of rubber and therefore can be punctured. While there is little anyone can do to prevent this, a simple fix is available. When a nail or any other sharp object punctures a hole in a car tire it causes the tire to leak air consistently, which can be very dangerous if not fixed. Using a few simple tools, a punctured tire can be fixed using a tire plug. Remember to be sure to perform the repair on level ground. The car engine should be off and the parking brake engaged.
What you need
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Wipe the surface of the tire with a rag to remove any loose dirt, rocks, or debris.
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Using the air compressor, air the tire up to the original recommended weight for the vehicle.
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Use the air pressure gauge to make sure the tire is now aired up to its original pressure.
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Look for tiny air bubbles forming from the leaking air and soap combination, this is where the hole is located.
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Once the hole is located, remove any foreign objects with the pliers if present.
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Insert the reamer into the puncture.
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Work the reamer in and out while twisting to clean and prep the puncture.
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Insert the plug into the punctured area, leaving about ¼ inch of the plug above the surface of the tire.
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Yank the insertion tool so the plug remains in the tire, but the tool releases.
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Cut the remaining plug so it is flush with the tire.
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Use the air pressure gauge to make sure that the tire is back to its original air pressure.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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i work at discount tire and this is not a department of transportation approved fix and and repuidiple tire dealer will tell you they cannot put a tire back on if they notice this
This is a good quick and easy way to fix the problem then later on you can take it to this weird ahh guy and he can fix it
