DIY Repair Screw Hole In Tire Tread?

[billybek]

Just don't plug too close to the shoulder of the tire.
Repairs (plugs or patches) don't typically last too long on the edges of the tire tread.
I have a kit from slime and it has come in handy many times.

[sc_rufctr]

If a pro shop wont do it... It's certainly worth a try.

I've used the push string/glue type in the past with good results (just don't trim the ends too short).

Regarding the age of the tires: How fast can you go on snow tires?
I don't know but I'm guessing not very fast at all.

[jyl]

This car never goes over 70 mph . . .

[dtxscott]

I recently bought a kit from O'reilly that attaches to a power drill. It has a bit to auger/clean the hole then an attachment that spins while applying pressure on the drill to insert the plug.

Worked perfectly.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/slime/slime-drill-bit-tire-plug-kit/sli0/20502/v/a/28504/automotive-suv-2008-porsche-cayenne?q=tire+plug&pos=8

[fanaudical]

Who makes those screw-in plugs?

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

How fast can you go on snow tires?

On ten year old may-pops I say 50 max.

If the subject tires are driven at 70............



70 mph will kill you dead AF.

[porsche tech]

Originally Posted by fanaudical

Who makes those screw-in plugs?

There’s a ton of them listed on Amazon…my guess would be China.

[oldE]

If the tires were 5 years old, I would have no problem plugging them. But a 10 year old snow tire is well past its useful life. As pointed out above, the compound hardens with age and snow tires work because their compound is softer at low temperatures.
Best of luck to you, but those old tires should go.

Best
Les

[ryans65]

Beware of the plug installers with the plastic handle, I heard a story of one that broke under pressure and the metal rod went through the handle and right through the users hand.

Originally Posted by masraum

Easy peazy, done it at least 20 times over the years. Have had them last years.

I've used this sort of thing.


But, one of our board members came on and said that where he works (IIRC) uses "Permacure II" plugs and they've had no problems or failures.

https://products.techtirerepairs.com/product-category/tire-repair-materials/tire-repair-kits/

[masraum]

Originally Posted by ryans65

Beware of the plug installers with the plastic handle, I heard a story of one that broke under pressure and the metal rod went through the handle and right through the users hand.

Ow!

[porsche tech]

I had one of those years ago. Separated the installer from the plastic handle and welded it to a piece of pipe for fear of that very thing!