They work wonderful have used them for years, sometimes you need more than 1 plug depends on size of hole
 
Ginge the only difference is the two tools you need to install the plugs. In you first link the 2 tools were very heavy duty. The plugs and cement are generic can be purchased at any auto parts store ( at least here) cost about 50 cents each. The Installation tools can be purchased separately.

NAPA Tools and Equipment
 
Most farmers marts will stock them. Ya know how tight fisted farmers are. Never replace anything, or pay someone else. If they can avoid it.. :D
 
These are a temporary repair only , ie bush use . The better version is here,
4 REMA TIP TOP MINICOMBI 6MM PLUG PATCH MUSHROOM + VULCANISING GLUE TYRE REPAIRS | eBay
and is OK as permanent repair without risk of plug blowing out , you do have to demount tyre to fit , which is what you should do so you can inspect inside of tyre casing both work well , and with the string type you can combine 2, or 3 to fill a bigger hole . Dont use with tube , as tube wont last long , the mushroom type doesnt have that problem , and also seals the cords from getting water in . HTSH
 
Never see one blow out yet. When pushed in they expand larger on the inside of tyre than what the hole was.
 
seen em used on bikes. The bike kit even cam with a can of gas to blow it up after the repair
 
tacr2man said:
I have several times whilst in Australia , maybe down to operator error or the extreme heat conditions ;)
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operator error would be the first choice...... I have had to use several of those to stop a leak in one hole. Think it was 3 or 4 :rolleyes: The glue that you dip it in is necessary
 
cheers for the info fellas.

I have a slow puncture on one of my tyres and its about time i repaired it. Im not rue how much a garage would charge to do it but i thought they could be useful for out and about anyway
 
I been using these for years , on bikes and cars ,although the law has changed via eu,repairs should be carried out from inside the tyre using a mushroom type plug . It can't come out unlike tempory plugs .

These are classed as temporary fix and should be used under speeds of fifty , but in saying that I've never had a problem the AA even use them .

But I do suggest you get this type plug, it's shapped so it can't come back out with the added benifit of the glue , you can also get canisters that will inflate the tyre to 10 psi to get you out of trouble . Holes must not be bigger than 6mm

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=231124224010
 
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Having used these for years I've never had a problem with the repair, I've repaired tyres without taking the wheel off :)
 
I have found the silver line kit that Deasy posted for a little bit less and free postage so i bought that.

I only have a very slow puncture but i will report back when I've received it and fixed it.
 
GINGE said:
I have found the silver line kit that Deasy posted for a little bit less and free postage so i bought that.

I only have a very slow puncture but i will report back when I've received it and fixed it.
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why not just take it get it repaired correctly,only about ten quid inc new valve and balance.use the kit for emergency only.:confused:
 
gemsdad said:
why not just take it get it repaired correctly,only about ten quid inc new valve and balance.use the kit for emergency only.:confused:
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a tenner? here its £15 a repair plus balance and valve + vat

Its worth having if your in the middle of nowhere.
You won't get caught out and for the cost of one kit can do many punctures.
 
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