tire rope plug color

[CarLuver]

i see the black and orange type. any difference other than color?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I've only seen black ones! Maybe they're black and orange for halloween

 

[michaelluscher]

The ones that came with my plug kit were orange
I just ordered the (supposedly highest quality) "Safety Seal" brand plugs
They're a brownish black, and I'm having better luck with them

 

[BurrWinder]

My personal opinion is that the rope plugs suck for a long term repair. The Tech rubber type that uses rubber cement and vulcanizes to the tire are unbeatable for a on rim repair. Obviously off rim plug patch is best in any situation for safety. Other than a complete emergency, I think the rope plugs are just not smart for long term repairs - at least on an On Road vehicle tire.

 

[mr_boring]

I have some old dark brown ones that are super thick. I've had them since the early 2000's - they are great. Getting low on them.

I always have a plug kit in my vehicle. I also never get the plugs 'fixed'. YMMV

 

[Chris142]

My personal opinion is that the rope plugs suck for a long term repair. The Tech rubber type that uses rubber cement and vulcanizes to the tire are unbeatable for a on rim repair. Obviously off rim plug patch is best in any situation for safety. Other than a complete emergency, I think the rope plugs are just not smart for long term repairs - at least on an On Road vehicle tire.

I have had great luck with rope plugs..Some in tires for years.

 

[eljefino]

^ x2, have had some that lasted years, for the rest of the tire's life.

 

[vavavroom]

I prefer the tartan pattern rope plugs.

 

[Geekhead]

My personal opinion is that the rope plugs suck for a long term repair. The Tech rubber type that uses rubber cement and vulcanizes to the tire are unbeatable for a on rim repair. Obviously off rim plug patch is best in any situation for safety. Other than a complete emergency, I think the rope plugs are just not smart for long term repairs - at least on an On Road vehicle tire.

I have never had a plug fail, for me they are good for full life of tire

 

[spasm3]

^ x2, have had some that lasted years, for the rest of the tire's life.

Same here, I did use the rubber cement with them.

 

[Trav]

Safety Seal has done extensive testing over many years and hundreds of thousands of miles and is one of the very few ever to get TUV approval.

 

[Bighorn2500]

^ x2, have had some that lasted years, for the rest of the tire's life.

Same here, always got me to the next set of tires. Typically 4/32” or less.

 

[Langanobob]

I’ve been using Safety Seal for decades and never had one fail. I consider them a permanent fix.

 

[92saturnsl2]

I have had great luck with rope plugs..Some in tires for years.

I've performed rope plug repairs on at least a half dozen tires over the years. No leaks and all have lasted the life of the tire. I can remember at least one that I placed in a vulnerable area (perhaps a little to close to the shoulder) and it did fine as well.

 

[Lubener]

i see the black and orange type. any difference other than color?

I have used both and never had a leakage problem with either.

 

[RooflessVW]

Safety Seal has done extensive testing over many years and hundreds of thousands of miles and is one of the very few ever to get TUV approval.

I've got two in a sidewall