I don't need no stinkin bonding glue... Real men do it with just the gummy rope.
Seriously, I've never coated it with glue and they've all held admirably. They also keep away pink elephants. Never seen one while using the gummy ropes and no glue.
I've found two sizes of the sticky rope and I prefer the smaller diameter for fixing normal punctures in any tire.
all the worms are typical, brown, black, red, (sold under "monkey grip/Slime/other" generic company kits) and they all are coated in a compatible rubber, which does completely melt and bond them all, to the tire rubber, when the cement is applied LIBERALLY.. and I mean "slathered" on the rope...
....... that jammed a dry plug in, and expected it to work... all I could say to them ALL, was "can't you read directions on the kit??"
can't fix those people... they made velcro tennis shoes especially for them...
I've found two sizes of the sticky rope and I prefer the smaller diameter for fixing normal punctures in any tire.
I always found a little lube aided insertion in small holes where excess reaming might be counter productive.
Thanks for the answer.
Well MOB, in defense of those poor velcro shoe wearin' folks, I have seen plenty of plug kits sold without the glue and many even without a reamer/rasp, so there is that. I do agree with you though about the use of glue. I wish I was strong enough to get the plug in with just one quick out and in plunge with the rasp out and the plug in, but it usually involves some escaping air and escaping air flung flying glue. I must be getting enough in there however, because they all seem to hold air and last.
I've never seen two sizes, of course I've never looked for the plugs at a truck stop, I imagine they'd have some larger ones available?
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Pinkie, I often think that some of your best efforts just sail overhead and don't get acknowledged.... Or....are they so low in the gutter that folks just step over 'em and ignore you?
if people have not used them, or used them incorrectly, I can't change their minds
in defense of the "kit" you note, without glue, reamer/rasp/insert er... those are just PLUGS... they sell them seperatly... because people that use them, just want plug's and glue... they have the tools.. why add on another $5 when plugs just cost $2.50.. duh.
I was referring to the kits with the either the T handle insert tool or the screwdriver handle insert tool and ropes (without glue and without rasp) not simply a sticky rope "refill" just plugs package. OH nevermind...I'm sorry I brought it up. Duh..
I'm going to be 'that guy'...I'm almost 45 and have been plugging tires since I was a teenager. Not once have I ever had a plug fail or had a tire issue related to a plug install. I have also had nail/screws in close proximity to the sidewall, but as has been said, if it's in the tread, go for it. Just like anything else in life, with plugs, you need to use common sense and prep/install properly. My last PR4GT rear had nearly 15k miles on it and 5 plugs. Yep, 5. Two of which were there since the first month it was installed. A job I just recently left was in close proximity to a recycle scrap yard. It was very common to see people pulled over with flat tires within a mile or so of that place.
I'm going to be 'that guy'...I'm almost 45 and have been plugging tires since I was a teenager. Not once hav. e I ever had a plug fail or had a tire issue related to a plug install. I have also had nail/screws in close proximity to the sidewall, but as has been said, if it's in the tread, go for it. Just like anything else in life, with plugs, you need to use common sense and prep/install properly. My last PR4GT rear had nearly 15k miles on it and 5 plugs. Yep, 5. Two of which were there since the first month it was installed. A job I just recently left was in close proximity to a recycle scrap yard. It was very common to see people pulled over with flat tires within a mile or so of that place.
OK, So I went on line and watched some YouTube videos on tire plugging. Some used glue and some didn't, BTW. I think I will use glue - why not ?
Also watched one where the plug/patch was inserted from inside. That looks like the best way for a "permanent" repair
, although some guy by the name of Arie said he plugged a tire with a worm and then rode across the country without a problem. And others said their worm plugs lasted until the tire wore out and was replaced.
I think I'll check the glue in mypatch[plug?] kits in both my bikes, soon.