Okay to plug?

[KyleC]

Is it okay to plug a tire with a nail hole in it? It is the front tire of my dual axle. I might just switch it for the spare... But I know there's so much talk about tires and blowouts and whatnot. It's on a prowler 25lx. Bumper pull. Don't have the money right now to replace the tire but we have one more trip planned in December





Kyle

 

[travelin2]

I’ve had to patch a tire on both of our BHs. That tire immediately became my spare until it was time to replace them all.
IMO my trust in a patched tire is very low


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[KyleC]

Yeah I will need to be replacing mine next year I guess. The date code is '14 or '15. They look like they barely got used before me this year. Tread is perfect





Kyle

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

I have plugged many truck and trailer tires with a lot of suggess. I'd say if it were me on my RV I'd plug it to get to the tire shop then I'd have them do a plug/patch job on it. Then I'd say you'll be fine.
Just my opinion

Jerrod

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[KyleC]

Yeah I plug my construction trailer and my truck tires all day long..... Never had the slightest problem, but I guess they would at least put the mushroom style plugs.





Kyle

 

[Gary521]

Yes, go ahead and plug the tires but have a tire shop put a patch on the inside when you get time.

 

[carl.swoyer]

Is it okay to plug a tire with a nail hole in it? It is the front tire of my dual axle. I might just switch it for the spare... But I know there's so much talk about tires and blowouts and whatnot. It's on a prowler 25lx. Bumper pull. Don't have the money right now to replace the tire but we have one more trip planned in December





Kyle

Puncture location is critical.
If it's near the edge of tire, not advisable. A plug properly installed will be ok. But the best is a patch on the inside of the tire, it seals the hole preventing moisture from degrading the steel belts.

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[KyleC]

It's just sitting in the backyard right now. Just trying to get prepared for the next trip. I think I'll just change the tire to the spare and then patch it for the spare.

Kyle

 

[MTPockets]

Puncture location is critical.
If it's near the edge of tire, not advisable. A plug properly installed will be ok. But the best is a patch on the inside of the tire, it seals the hole preventing moisture from degrading the steel belts.

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This is always the best method... folks obviously plug, it’s easier, faster, cheaper; but, an inside patch is best and safest.

 

[carl.swoyer]

This is always the best method... folks obviously plug, it’s easier, faster, cheaper; but, an inside patch is best and safest.

I certainly agree

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[LBR]

Yeah I plug my construction trailer and my truck tires all day long..... Never had the slightest problem, but I guess they would at least put the mushroom style plugs.View attachment 60113





Kyle

That "mushroom style" must be what a truck tire shop used on our truck left/front the other day. I have never seen one before, but the dude prepped the tire inside, ran a deburring awl thru the hole to clean, spread adhesive, then put a mushroom looking patch/plug thru the hole....pulled it tight from outside to seat the patch.....then trimmed off excess plug.

 

[rhodies1]

Take the tire and rim to a recognized tire service center like Goodyear and have a vulcanized plug installed.This plug has a patch attached and the plug is pulled from the inside of the tire outward through the tread.This way it gets a good seal from the plug and patch.

 

[KyleC]

Okay will do! Did I ever mention how much I like this forum?!?





Kyle

 

[avvidclif]

I always use Wallyworld for patching tires. The plugs they use are inserted from the inside and have an umbrella head abt 2.5" in diameter that is also glued in place. Never had a problem. Plus if it's in or outside the last rib they won't patch it, period. And only charge $10.

 

[KyleC]

I have a friend in the business so I will drop my tire off to him. He just put all new tires on my work trailer and checked the alignment for $550!





Kyle