Lube for tire plugging / best plug brand

[kingbuzzie]

Anyone know what kind of lubricant the better tire plug kits use? I certainly don't want to buy another kit just for the lube, but I've heard it makes the experience so much more pleasant. Also I don't trust the plugs that require rubber cement, because they always seem to be dried out when you need them. Also a recommendation for a reliable brand self vulcanizing plug, or are they all about the same quality as it appears?

 

[Trav]

Use plugs and lube from Safety Seal. No, they are not all the same.

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Seal-...6602&sr=8-9&keywords=safety+seal

Plugs can be found on this page.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&a...kwd-890886852&ref=pd_sl_5rkx2clkmp_e

 

[Mainia]

I second Trav. I have used there kit for 30 years. I even plug on the lower radius of a tire many times and never had a problem. I Just bought new plugs after 20 years. Still good, but I saw they have a smaller plug now, so I just bought the smaller version so I don't have to open up the holes as much as you do with the regular sized plugs. Regular version to refresh the 20+ year old plugs.

Throw away any other kit you have and buy a Safety Seal kit, best in the business. You can save a couple of bucks if you buy the private labeled Safety Seal sells to others, as the case for Boulder Tools at Amazon fromthe second link above.

 

[Chris142]

I often use gaskecinch to install them. It makes them super slippery and when it dries its not coming out. We tested plugs at a shop I worked at many years ago. We plugged a tire then I drive on it a few days. I then did burnouts to see how long one would stay in. It stayed in a lot longer than we guessed it would. We finally got it to come out by power braking that tire till it was almost on fire.

 

[kingbuzzie]

I'm looking at betooll and WYNNsky, which are even cheaper and look to be the same. Are they private label as well?

 

[ragtoplvr]

I used tire patch glue for lube, and the plugs walmart sells.Been 5 years now no issues.

 

[chefwong]

Is there some sorta best use date on the plugs. I've got SS kits in all our rides, and just put them into the new car when the old one get's replaced. I've probably used it a 3-4 times at most. Just enough to keep me going, as I always get a patch done. If it's `bad` new rubber it is.

Basically, the SS kits see the heat, the cold, the summer heat soaked chassis, etc.

 

[Langanobob]

I've had my kits in various vehicles for 10 years or more. No visible sign of any deterioration. There's an 800 number and a contact form on the SafetySeal website, might try asking tnem.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Mainia
I second Trav. I have used there kit for 30 years. I even plug on the lower radius of a tire many times and never had a problem. I Just bought new plugs after 20 years. Still good, but I saw they have a smaller plug now, so I just bought the smaller version so I don't have to open up the holes as much as you do with the regular sized plugs. Regular version to refresh the 20+ year old plugs.

Throw away any other kit you have and buy a Safety Seal kit, best in the business. You can save a couple of bucks if you buy the private labeled Safety Seal sells to others, as the case for Boulder Tools at Amazon fromthe second link above.


The nice thing about the smaller plugs is you don't need to rasp the hole doing even more damage, just use the insertion needle. It has to be a good tool though or it will bend, the SS one works like a charm.

 

[Patrick0525]

Last week, I called safety seal customer service and inquired about shelf life.
They said 1st digit is year [0-9] and the 2nd-4th digit is the numeric day of manufacture. [1-365]
Shelf life is 7 years or earlier if it loses tackiness.

 

[ridgerunner]

Never used glue with plugs. Been doing it since the mid 1980's never had an issue. Plugs have fibers in them and are very sticky! Not sure about name or brand. Although I will say that I recently plugged a screw hole in one of my E rated 10 ply truck tire and wished I had glue for lube! Cut 3 plugs in half with the needle before I got it! Very difficult on a tire like that!

 

[Black_Thunder]

Originally Posted by ragtoplvr
I used tire patch glue for lube, and the plugs walmart sells.Been 5 years now no issues.



Same here back when i used the rope plugs just used the rubber cement/glue and no issues.