Plugging TT tires due to a nail?

If you have more than three repairs in a tire, it needs to be replaced. This has been standard practice in the industry for quite some time. Plugs are for temporary use only and they should be repaired properly. Yeah, it costs more to do it right, but how much will it cost if you injure yourself or someone due to your improper repair causing an accident? I always do my best to prevent problems, but also realize that some things will still happen. Repairing a tire correctly just reduces that risk.

No worries. Plug and go.

Had a machine screw in a TT tire about a year ago. Discount plugged it and then put a patch on the inside. Tech told me the plug is to keep moisture from getting in and rusting the steel belts and freezing and stuff. Probably keeps sand and junk from entering also.

Thanks for all your insights. I just wanted to make sure a trailer tire repair was the same as a car tire repair. None of my plugs have leaked, I am a " professional" plugger with how many I have done!

I too have used plugs and have had a couple seep. They would loose about 5 lbs
a week. They are good for a do it yourself.

Brian

I just had one installed in my heart. It is called an Amplatzer. Amazing similarity to a tubeless tire plug!


http://health.sjm.com/amplatzer-septal-occluder/

I have plugged a few and never had a problem. Just like any tire, you can't repair the sidewall. I use the Safety Seal Kit. Tire experts will tell you that you need a patch on the inside along with a plug, but I have not had any problems using high quality plugs like Safety Seal.

I have had to plug trailer tires on the road and never had a problem. I would just check the pressure before leaving on a trip and not worry about it.

If the plug is holding, why would you want to remove it? As I understand it, the big difference between regular tires and trailer tire, is the trailer side wall is made heavier due to stress when making tight turns. I have used plugs in all kinds of tires for years, and never had one fail yet that was installed right.