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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
I don't even like a plug in the tread.........if I have the time, I'll bring it to a shop to dismount the tire and patch it from the inside with a hot patch. Naturally, they don't want to do this most of the time.
A plug in the sidewall........  ............a true idiot........ |
a plug and patch is actully better than just a patch. when using only a patch water can get into the cords and rust. thus causing seperation. thats supposed to be the proper way to patch a tire. anything in the side wall should not be patched! i have never seen a tire shop use a plug without taking the tire off the rim. the procedure is to find the hole, make the hole bigger to 1/8" and then use a plug patch. coat the plug and patch in cold vulcanizing fluid(rubber cement) let it dry, pull through hole, work the patch flat with the special tool and then trim the plug flush with the tread. one that is done, apply repair sealant over patch and mount on rim. and that is the proper way to patch a tire.