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Most, reputable tire shops will either patch it from the inside or sell you a new tire. The liability that a shop takes on is just not worth the trouble of using a plug. Plugs kits are just sold to diyers looking for a cheap way to fix their flat, since they don't have the equipment to demount and remount a tire.
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This might be overkill but is everything you need. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Tank-PS.../dp/B004M9M3UK
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I wasn't promoting doing a roadside plug as the final fix...
But, for getting down the road, after a flat in the middle of nowhere, to a tire joint for permanent plug and patch, it has worked well for me. And, for the overdone/ubiquitous RFT tires on many cars these days, it will get one home or to somewhere, but if one is outside of most metro areas, that matching RFT may be order it and wait. Just trying to point to OP toward the few tools/stuff that may solve his query. GL, mD
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Dynaplug® Online Store | Dynaplug® Ultralite Xtreme - Tubeless Tire Repair Kit
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Harbor Freight sells a small air compressor for about 30-40.00 before coupon.
I used one to inflate a tire and it does a pretty good job. It takes about 3-5 minutes to full inflate an 18 inch wheel. It plugs into the cig lighter.
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I want to add my 2 cents:
1. The tire repair kit posted in post #2 is what I use, it works just fine as long as you know what you are doing. I have patched many tire holes (on the tread surface) without issues, as long as the nail is shorter than 2 inches etc. Sidewall nail hole is an absolute no-no, do NOT repair it, get new tire. 2. The pump: small 12V pump is fine for a few uses, no warranty how long it lasts. I use the old-school foot pump people use for bicycle. If you buy the double-barrel pump (instead of single barrel), then every 5-6 foot strokes = 1 psi, it is good exercise in the middle of nowhere...LOL. - Before using the foot pump, add one drop of oil in the hole (located near the foot side), the oil will lubricate the leather cup inside and provides a good seal. - The nice thing about foot pump is that it is bullet-proof and it uses the foot energy. ---
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