[BudC]

On my bike I always carried a tire plugger repair kit with a small pump. Should that work on a car tire? Ive not had any experience with that. I understand that Michelin tires are on the vehicle that is coming from auction.

Bud

 

[718S]

I have plugged MANY of my tires on my cars and trucks. If I went on a long trip I'd very likely bring it. The thought of trying to fix the tire with the can of goo they provide with car is concerning.

 

[antennahead]

I too have plugged a few tires. Much better than the goo that sticks to the rim! I keep a plug repair kit in my car at all times ...... plug, inflate, and you're on your way.

 

[Viffermike]

As do I -- specifically this DynaPlug Pro, in aluminum, along with an 8-oz mini hammer and the needle-nose model of Vise-Grip pliers in the tool bag. Equally indispensable on a motorcycle and a car without a spare.

 

[wriggly]

As do I -- specifically this DynaPlug Pro, in aluminum, along with an 8-oz mini hammer and the needle-nose model of Vise-Grip pliers in the tool bag. Equally indispensable on a motorcycle and a car without a spare.

I also carry a plug kit in the car. I picked up a screw in my GT350 last year and was able to plug it successfully on the car.
Thanks for the link Mike, I’m going to invest in that kit. I like the way it looks.

 

[718S]

Wow... you guys are fancy. This is the plug kit I use!

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T...tire+plug+kit&qid=1555537731&s=gateway&sr=8-9

 

[don]

I've used the slime plug kit years back and worked well. Making the hole actually bigger with reamer made me cringe a bit though.

I've been told if you use the gu in your tire it destroys the tire and you have to get a new one. Is this true?

The plug is great but is there a suitable car jack for the 718 and suitable jack points?

It's going to be hard trying plug with the wheel still on the car!

I haven't seen the dynaplug before but looks good.

In emergencies how long do you have to wait before the plug/glue sets?

 

[GregW]

The Porsche tyre goo is entirely likely to kill either the tyre or the TPM sensor. Slime has a goo that says it's sensor safe--I put a bottle in the boot.

Personally I wouldn't try to plug a tyre, I'd rely on the Porsche Roadside Assist.

 

[don]

Yes I agree but if I was in the middle of no where I'd be tempted to use a plug to get me going again rather than rely on the tire goo .

I had a flat from a nail the other day can you believe it (only 160km!) but was only loosing a few PSI per day so was able to drive to the tire shop and they plugged it. Though I assume it might have let out more air if I was driving more.

 

[Beardy]

I do a lot of remote outback travel in my Landcruiser and use a metal handled version of what 718S has and they work great.
The concern I would have of the Dynapro model over the style 718s and I use is that it is only a single cord plug whereas the standard style goes in as a double so will fill the void better if you have a bigger or uneven hole, the other issue is that you need to use their specific plug whereas the other models will take any generic plug cord found at the local service station etc.

They are really easy to use and will save you a lot of time and money over the alternate options. Compared to my HD mud tyres on the Landcruiser the road tyres on the Porsche etc are very easy to plug and the repair is instant and ready to drive on. The last couple I have done I haven’t even removed the wheel from the vehicle, just roll it slowly forward to a position you can access the puncture and plug and reinflate and away you go.

 

[antennahead]

I do a lot of remote outback travel in my Landcruiser and use a metal handled version of what 718S has and they work great.
The concern I would have of the Dynapro model over the style 718s and I use is that it is only a single cord plug whereas the standard style goes in as a double so will fill the void better if you have a bigger or uneven hole, the other issue is that you need to use their specific plug whereas the other models will take any generic plug cord found at the local service station etc.

They are really easy to use and will save you a lot of time and money over the alternate options. Compared to my HD mud tyres on the Landcruiser the road tyres on the Porsche etc are very easy to plug and the repair is instant and ready to drive on. The last couple I have done I haven’t even removed the wheel from the vehicle, just roll it slowly forward to a position you can access the puncture and plug and reinflate and away you go.

Exactly how I handled my last two punctures ................... which were thankfully years apart

 

[don]

I assume with this "emergency" method you can still go into a tire shop later and have it repaired "professionally" without destroying the tire.

I understand the tire shops use a similar method with a rubber stem/plug but also repair from the inside and add a patch.

 

[ANGST]

I use the Slime plug kit as well in my Mustang. It’s just there for emergencies, if I had to plug a tire I would get it patched ASAP after

 

[718S]

I assume with this "emergency" method you can still go into a tire shop later and have it repaired "professionally" without destroying the tire.

I understand the tire shops use a similar method with a rubber stem/plug but also repair from the inside and add a patch.

I have never had a shop use any kind of patch on the inside of the tire. Just the plug. Maybe some of the tire shops can do that by request?

 

[Viffermike]

The concern I would have of the Dynapro model over the style 718s and I use is that it is only a single cord plug whereas the standard style goes in as a double so will fill the void better if you have a bigger or uneven hole, the other issue is that you need to use their specific plug whereas the other models will take any generic plug cord found at the local service station etc.

All I know is that I've used my Dynaplug Pro three times -- twice on motorcycle tires and once on a car tire -- and it worked like a charm each time. More than one plug can be used simultaneously, too. It's worth the extra money to me because I know, both first and secondhand, that it works consistently.

 

[718S]

I do a lot of remote outback travel in my Landcruiser and use a metal handled version of what 718S has and they work great.

What is the metal handled version that came with your 718S? Mine just came with the can of goo and the compressor.

 

[4802]

All I know is that I've used my Dynaplug Pro three times -- twice on motorcycle tires and once on a car tire -- and it worked like a charm each time. More than one plug can be used simultaneously, too. It's worth the extra money to me because I know, both first and secondhand, that it works consistently.

I'd never heard of this brand & research has come up with some mixed reviews though mostly positive. I'd still replace any punctured tyre/tire (I never repair, only replace) but as a get you home measure this has to be worth a shot. The only thing is there are many different versions. Do you know what advantages any particular version holds over another? There's the Dynaplug carbon ultralite, The regular Dynaplug ultralite, The Dynaplug Micro, The Dynaplug Pro aluminium/aluminum, The Dynaplug Pro stainless steel, The Dynaplug pro xtreme aluminium/aluminum, The Dynaplug pro Stainless steel. It seems they make an awful lot of different versions just to do the one job.

 

[718S]

I'd never heard of this brand & research has come up with some mixed reviews though mostly positive. I'd still replace any punctured tyre/tire (I never repair, only replace) but as a get you home measure this has to be worth a shot.

Just curious- would you replace the tires in pairs? For example if you had 50% worn rear tires- would you just replace one or two rears if you had a flat in one?

I've done probably a dozen plugs and never had any problems however none of them were in sporty cars.

 

[Viffermike]

I'd never heard of this brand & research has come up with some mixed reviews though mostly positive. I'd still replace any punctured tyre/tire (I never repair, only replace) but as a get you home measure this has to be worth a shot. The only thing is there are many different versions. Do you know what advantages any particular version holds over another? There's the Dynaplug carbon ultralite, The regular Dynaplug ultralite, The Dynaplug Micro, The Dynaplug Pro aluminium/aluminum, The Dynaplug Pro stainless steel, The Dynaplug pro xtreme aluminium/aluminum, The Dynaplug pro Stainless steel. It seems they make an awful lot of different versions just to do the one job.

They all fill specific travel needs, particularly regarding tire type and packaging size. The bullet-style models are good for motorcycles; the tiny 'pill' models are specifically for bicycle tires; the larger 'Xtreme' models are best for car use or for those who aren't very strong (the flat flange allows for a more comfortable/easier plug insertion, or a firm mallet hit); the aluminum ones are meant for weight savings; the stainless steel ones weigh more but can withstand repeated hammer hits, etc.

 

[4802]

Just curious- would you replace the tires in pairs? For example if you had 50% worn rear tires- would you just replace one or two rears if you had a flat in one?

I've done probably a dozen plugs and never had any problems however none of them were in sporty cars.

If the other tyre/tire on the same axle was largely worn then yes I'd just replace that as well (50% or less & it would be gone) & that's to my standard not the minimum legal one (see later). I'm in the U.K & only get my tyres/tires for any of my Porsche's done at the OPC & they do not repair, nor do they recommend doing so. But I always replace tyres/tires at an absolute minimum of 3mm tread depth anyway (the legal being 1.6mm), so I don't tend to have them on very long at best. On my wife's BMW 2 series which has run flats I usually change around 4mm to 4.5mm as any lower & the handling becomes simply horrid (tracking minor road lines, skittish etc). I dislike the drive on run flats as fitted to that car anyway, but it's nice knowing that in the event of a puncture my wife can still drive home. I realise many will think that's excessive, but it's what I'm happiest with, what I've always done & what I'll always continue to do.