How to Fix a Flat Tire EASY (Everything you need to know)
Learn how to Fix a Flat Tire yourself so you can get back on the road! I show the entire process of fixing a flat tire from how to inflate the flat tire, how to find the leak in the tire, to how to plug the tire so you can fill it up with air and drive on it safely.
Tools used:
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
I do this for a living (Yes im the guy that patches it from the inside and all those other jobs on your car) but I still sat here and watched the entire thing when I have stuff to do. This guy is just amazing
Thanks a lot man!
@@chrisfix This has to be a joke right? This legend replied to me, in 15 minutes, on a 6 year old video? I can die now
@@fallenazrael5291👌👌
@@fallenazrael5291 damn. Chrisfix liked that comment. Guess he really wants to see you dead.
@@John-Smith02 lmao. Love u dude
I think ChrisFix is the only person who is excited when he gets a flat tire
"Alright! Time to make a video!"
+Quentin C lol basically but now that the video is made, I might not get as excited haha
hahahaha
Quentin C hahahaha
QCetnar he can get views out of his videos,views are the secret to getting yt money
You see, this is the kind of stuff we need to learn in school.
Ya
Exactly
True
its in driving school
@@andrewsober529 i wouldnt know. i cant legally drive due to my eyewsight so i cant pass the read the license plate from 30 meters test. i have driven before and can drive. just can read the license plate
First flat ever I got was on the highway at night. Didn’t know what to do and when I called my dad he just said to “figure it out”. Today, a few years after I found your channel, when I got a tire pressure alert on my dash I didn’t sweat it. Jacked my car and patched the leak up myself all thanks to this video. Something so basic, but made me so proud that I “figured it out”. Seriously Chris, you made me a confident car owner - so thank you for all that you do!
ur papa is a jackass
Absolutely outstanding. From a technical production aspect, this is simply brilliant. You just CANNOT beat a ChrisFix video.
yep
Very true
Oi hes good
Ye
No shit Sherlock
When we got flat tire = “Awwwww... Man” When ChrisFix got a flat tire = “Awwwwwww yeah, a new video!”
Ima just start doing videos like him im gonna do horrible but anything for the views amirite that was a joke pls dont judge me
lol
@@goose-gamer2314 creeper
What no I'm not lol but subscribe to me though pls
@@goose-gamer2314 no it's a meme
I've been plugging tires this way for 35 years and never had a plug fail. I don't ever get them repaired from the inside. Great video!
its illegal here lol
@@alexanderher7692 only if someone sees👍 just cut it flush and do your best to make it seem like the tire just has some wear to it
@@jasonsoto6163 better safe than sry when it comes to security
@@alexanderher7692 I had a plug on a 35 mud tire, drove it at highway speeds 75+ all the time, took it mudding to the beach everything and I never had a problem with the plug
Thanks for sharing!
Who else doesn’t even have a flat but they just watched this for nothing?
I do tires for a living, I came here to see how he explains. He did good job.
@Hassan Abbassi same
I work at a tire shop so I find this interesting
My tire pressure light has been on since February its a really Minor leak from a shell or something
@@brayanchojolan6609 Hey! i wanna open a tire shop, do you got any pointers? thank you in advance!
this guy somehow finds a way to promote his soapy wooder in every video 😂
It’s not promoting, it’s using it.
Soapy wooder is a universally used for fixing anything in your your car
Aw Man,my battery is dead,I know spray soapy wooder on it🤣🤣🤣
Other than car batteries, anything else will work
Soapy wooder is a very special liquid
*Engine block melts* "hey guys! Chrisfix here!"
EatMyMentok jo hnhs
"Im gonna fix it with Soapy Wooder " !
I want to see him change or swap an engine (Chris please if you see this buy a car with a blown engine )
"ganna put some plugs aka DNA plug".
Lel
Good instruction Kris! In 50 years of driving, I've very rarely had a tire slit, sidewall punctures or leaking at the rims. 98 percent of punctures are in the tire face caused by nails and screws. Using a tire plug kit with "gooey worms" is a great investment that will save you a fortune over time by doing the repair yourself. Convenience is also top on my list, because a repair can be completed in about 15 minutes. Note: You usually discover the flat in the morning, on your driveway after the vehicle has been siting over night. I never use the contact cement, since it doesn't seem to improve the repair and it makes a mess of your plug tools. After your cut off the worm nub with side cutters, light the remaining nub on fire and let it burn like a candle for a minute or so to level it to the tread and complete the seal.
About to fix a tire... and I like fire. When I'm done I'm going to light it on fire- great idea even if it does nothing at all!
@@sannyassi73 Never had a plug repair leak.
Thanks old man we need more teachers like you
Great idea! Since I'm doing it on my bday, I might as well sing a bday song to myself while burning it like candle!
@@googliang1 I hope all your wishes come true.
Small tip in case the tyre is dead flat and the car is old: you might find that 2 bolts break loose easy, yet the other 2 are impossible to do. It means the wheel might have a slight tilt (milimiters) that holds the 2 bolts from loosening. In that case you need to push the car a few inches, bring the tough bolts in opposite location (e.g. if they were the bottom ones, now the wheel will turn and.they will come up), making it easier to break loose. I have changed a tyre more than 15 times and this happened to me recently. I litterally stepped ON the tool, weighing 245lbs and the bolt would still not break loose. After slightly spinning the wheel it was fine.
Instead of pushing the car you can just jack it up a little and rotate the wheel, then lower it and try again but good point, it happens when it happens...
Cool I didn't know that thank you. 😊
@Thanos T Lay-off the Tacos man. Life is much easier.
"Soapy wooder" WHAT A GOD HAHAHAHA
My fiancee is from Philadelphia, and that's how they pronounce water there as well. I always tease her about it.
adventureoflinkmk2 Not Boston, Jersey.
Nah they're all different. I'm from Boston and his accent sticks out as NJ.
Play-Doh right 😂😂
lol, you know it!
Thanks for not being a monotone bore. Dig your enthusiasm! 🤘🏼🤓
Thanks Sam!
I love how you turn your flat tire misfortune into a helpful video, If life gives you lemon, you make a video about so everyone else can learn.❤
Always a pleasure to come across a ChrisFix how-to video--kind of "one and done". No endlessly meandering folksy anecdotes, five minute intros with a dog eating a marshmallow or super-sketchy or partial guidance--just a quick firehose shot of solid info.
I work in a tire shop and I'll admit we hate dealing with tires that have fixaflat in them. Since it damages the tires internally and usually voids any kind of road hazard waranty. I highly recommend using Slime because it's TPMS safe and easier to clean out of a tire. Not to mention it doesn't damage a tire. That being said I appreciate the content you place in your videos. It's lengthy but detailed and spot on. Keep up the good work.
+Alericslade thanks and thanks for sharing the useful info!
As Chris said, thank you (and Jimmy S) for the feedback. I've used Fix A Flat before but I had heard that you should warn tire shops about it before they serviced the tire. Wasn't sure why but I wasn't aware that it screwed up the TPMS or that it could make using a patch impossible. Unfortunately car manufacturers, when they don't provide you with a donut, give you a can of this crap and maybe an inflator. Just bought a Mustang GT and sure enough, nothing but a can of Fix A Flat and a portable inflator. Trunk is set up for a donut but since I didn't check (or apparently check the right box) this is all I got.
Jimmy S you can use your nose to plug the hole
Good to know that slime is better. I'll throw out my can of fix a flat.
Alericslade r
I 'm 10 years old because of you I can change a tire and other💪👍
I'm ten too and watch him
I’m 16 about to get my first car. It’s good to watch these videos for myself
im 14 and i work on cars and bikes
I’m 11
You ain't 10 years old. You're a 26 year old man who lives with his grandma in her double wide and you treat her like shit. You have a part time job at the local dollar general and you are in an on/off relationship with a female named Candy. Just a tip, you won't get the attention you're craving by pretending to be a 10 year old. Get a life
Man, Internet is amazing. Thanks for this free information, my father died recently and I've never really thought about doing these things when he was around.
I greatly appreciate the production quality. Clear, well-lit and especially UP CLOSE shoots show the time and effort put into this video. Thank You.
AGREED. One of the reasons I love his videos-I can see, in detail, exactly what he’s doing.
Never tire of these videos
I see what you did there. Haha
Get out.
imBruxo PT lmao
haha
"Crap i got a flat tire!" ... "Hey guys Chris Fix here"
Hahaha.... have fun
nice one
Exactly what I was thinking
Steve Wang He charges $100/hr - Watch the video=a lot cheaper. And you can use your own soopy wader.🙄
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I have a story related to this tutorial. About 5 years ago I watched every video of Chrisfix and I really liked this one. So I bought a plug kit similar to that shown in video. It was laying in my trunc for a past 5 years and 2 days ago I finally got a flat tire to test it. I was in Spain on holidays and had to ride back home on Sunday and it was in the middle of nowhere, so no tire repair in the area, plus siesta. So I watched this video again and learned how to fix a tire. I draw about 1600 km and it is still there. Thank you Chris to give the advice for buying repair kit and perfect video instructions. It really helped and maybe saved my life❤
Glad the video ended up helping! It takes only one time and it’s worth it haha!
The thing what I don't understand is who are these 4k people who disliked such a valuable and useful video like this! Chris I watch every video you make. You're one brilliant guy I've ever seen. Keep it up man. Nice work!
Just plugging the tire is perfectly fine so that everyone knows. My grandpa taught me how to mount tires on the rim and how to fix leaks. We use the plugs exactly how Chris uses them but we never went to get it patched and as long as the plug sealed properly the tire works just as good as it would otherwise.
the only reason they say you need to go to a garage and have tire is patched is the lawyers are worried the tire might have been driven when flat for a while damaging sidewall .when garage takes it off to patch it they can see it on inside of tire . but people drive on half flat tires all the time because they never check them but we don't want another giant firestone tires exploding problem with lawsuits on suvs
@@ranger178 Agreed but also I think it's gonna depend on your situation. If you have a high speed rated tire I definitely wouldn't keep doing those speeds with a plugged tire. But if just for commuting you know no problem there.
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@@TheMidnightNarwhal I agree, especially if your plug is in a rear tire on a vehicle you use for towing
Thanks for sharing! I was hoping that was the case!
As soon as you got a flat , you were probably like "Shit, I should make a youtube video tutorial about this" haha
or maybe it was an inside job and he put a hole in his tire on purpose just for the video
I love the fact that Chris takes the opportunity to make a video on things that happen on the road. I don't believe this was set up, you saw the screw was in there good, and worn down - it had been in there for at least a day or two...
not saying it's a setup.. I'm actually thankful another video is up ! I love his videos !!
HEY GUYS! CHRIS FIX HERE XD
Lol, that is basically what happened. I was upset at first because that's one of my drifting tires but then I was happy because I could make a helpful video!
It’s a fathers job to teach these things to his kids. Thank you for doing what some fathers won’t. I was just watching your video to see if there was something I could learn. I had no idea rubber cement existed for tires. I knew it existed for other applications. But it makes sense. And also, for another example, I never knew most tire shops patch the inside of the tire for free. I learned something today. Thank you.
I'm glad you learned something new! Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix no problem Chris. Do you by any chance have a video on ways of dismounting a tire from a wheel and mounting a new tire to a wheel?
Tire shops don’t patch inside the tires for free. You have to purchase the tires they sell in order to obtain that special offer. Otherwise, nobody would be patching their own tires.
Chris you're one of the best people who show how to do stuff, I remember years ago I had a flat tire and I went to a body shop and they plugged it for me, since then I always wanted to do it for myself in the future, years ago I searched on youtube how to plug a flat tire and there was literally no videos showing how to get it done, I bumped into this video today and that made me remember of that day I couldn't find anyone with a video I was looking for.
Appreciate the completeness of the instructions and the safety tips at each step. Very professional Chris, thank you!
I am glad you enjoyed the video and it was helpful!
i mostly watch these cause he explains the stuff so well wel done mate ! *tip of the hat*
Thanks a lot!
ChrisFix I watch your vids because it will help me how to fix my car
i wish these videos were around when i started driving lol. so helpful
Thank you for making it easy and simple for someone with little to no experience to do the day I found out my tire had a nail in it! Love your videos!
I once patched a tire on a Jeep and drove on it for only 6 months, still enough to outlast the Jeep.
One of the absolute BEST videos ever made. CONGRATS!
Thanks a lot!
There's nothing more permanent than a temporary fix! I've driven on plugged tires for years without problems. This video has everything you need to know for dealing with a flat tire in 11 minutes flat. Perfect and thank you!
I have to say, Chris, you do a fantastic job. You are my go-to-guy; I do glean information from several sources, to gain a balanced view. However, you provide the most comprehensive and practical advice for the bloke who is not in the trade and does not have a wall full of dedicated tools. Thanks very much !
Chris when are u going drifting again
I went a few days ago!
ChrisFix nice,dude I love your vids by the way
Thanks man!
Your welcome if you want to talk more you can follow me on instagram it's thatboy_kalani
can you do a video on how to replace your steering wheel?
I drove on a plugged tire for for 5 years
Yea they "technically" arent permanent but in reality, they last and work so.
Omg bro insane
@@chrisfix insane to d 5 yearsrive on one for
Cody Corum me too
Yea had mine for a good year
HI, Chris Fix! A Big-Name tire store in our town wanted to charge me $200 to replace a tire with a small hole in it, same size as the one in your video. They said it could not be repaired and HAD to be replaced. They didn't have it in stock and said they'd call around for it. Lucky for me it wasn't in stock as I might have gone for it. Saw your video. Did exactly what you said to do. Tire is repaired, by me, and back on the car tonight. And holding air. Thanks, Chris. Great video, as always, from you!
Those tire plugs saved my life once! I used them for about 4-5 months on some old tires when I was poor af, and didn't even sand the paper with the reamer properly. No problems whatsoever, 100% recommend!
I don't own a car, I'm sleepy, it's almost 1am, and I got school tomorrow. Explain to me why I'm watching a video on how to change a tire? Still love your vids
Thanks! Glad you enjoy the videos!
_ Omar you enjoy being counter productive
It'll come in handy one day Bro, trust me!
You read my mind. It is fun to watch tho
Same thing here
Two months later Car gets stolen No one: Him: Hey guys Chrisfix here, today I will show you how to stop a robber with common handguns.
ItsTimothy under rated comment right here
10/10 commet yayay
@@alexthegnocap6076 haha lol thanks
@@ruelnakila7460 lol
@@alexthegnocap6076 I need that video
Need to plug my tire tomorrow, it's been a while since I've done one. Came to Chris Fix for a quick refresher. Love the no nonsense to the point videos. Thanks Chris.
This is, by far, the best explanation on fixing a tire. Thanks!
Chris Fix the type of KZheadr you can never get bored of and watch his videos over and over
This guy is genius. All of his videos are helpful. Thank you
Thanks!!!
Never had a dad to teach me this stuff so I’ve been binging all your vids. Thank you
I have used those plug kits to fix tread area punctures for years on several different cars. Those tires have been used for light off-roading, towing/hauling, and on track going over 120 mph. I have never had a problem. I think one of my SUVs tires has about five of these things in there.
I drove on a plugged tire for 2 years, until it was time to replace all 4 of my tires. It never leaked. Those plug kits are a godsend.
Finally A Video From ChrisFix. Who's Excited.
“Use fix-a-flat as a last case resort” 😊 Thank you! Sincerely, all tire shop employees. That stuff sucks ass!!!
I never recommend fix a flat
I want to throw up every time I see a tire come in with fix-a-flat/slime.
I had no idea about how painful that is, before seeing this video
Watch project farms video abot tire sealers ....
Put on some gloves and quit your whining.
Extremely valuable for every man to know this
Love your upbeat energy! Any tutorial from you is alright with me any day. Thanks Chris Fix!
+rollmic thanks a lot!
I'm almost convinced he took air out of his tire while he was in the store just so he could make a video when he comes back. This man is a legend.
I'm pretty sure he got that screw in there on purpose
@@jcespinoza more likely he got a flat overnight at home, found the leak, put on the spare, got ready to film, went to the mall parking lot, put the flat tire back on and then started filming the beginning segment so not staged but set up clues - 1) the leak was pretty slow so it's not likely it went flat on one trip 2) the parking space was away from the shops and other cars making it easy to film there
That’s very thorough. I’ve been to tire and repair shops to have flat tire fix for years and all the do is plug the leak with that needle. No patching inside, no glue, no prepping the hole with the filing stick. But it works.
I work at a tire shop so I have felt with endless scenarios similar to this, everything Chris states in this video is absolutely perfect and yes we really do hate bottles of Fix-A-Flat in tires lol. Except for one thing, those rope plugs are NOT SAFE, they are not made of the same compound as a professional tire plug and they actually slightly absorb water, this commonly leads to water getting into the belt package (the metal cords inside of a tire) and can create rust and corrosion which can then cause the tire to weaken and be more likely to explode. Your best bet is always to get it to a tire shop as soon as possible to have it professionally plugged and we also will put a patch on the inside of the tire to back the plug up and give it an air tight seal.
Damn straight
i work in a tire shop. great video glad you threw in that part at the end about patching tires. most people dont realize that most shops fix flats for free when you buy tires from them plus if they use a patch plug combo its even safer. also really glad you said something about sidewall and shoulder damage most people dont realize that's unsafe to repair
Thanks! I am glad you approve of the video!
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getecknics Hold up, hold up, hold up (What) Let me catch my breath (Yeah) Let me count these checks (What) Flex on my ex (Yeah) I don't got no respect (I don't, I don't) Break up in a text (What?) Pull up in a GT3, fly off in a jet (Vroom!) Ee
getecknics discount tire?
Drayton Ellman nah Tire Pros
I find your videos very educational, I’ve learned so much already just by watching them as a new car owner I really enjoy learning about cars and how to maintain them, keep it up man !!
Awesome!!! I’m glad you’re learning a lot.
10 months ago
Same
And o also learn alot and feel so happy when this guy is around thanks chris 💪
This guy… is the only person on KZhead who doesn’t get hate in his comment section. And that’s exactly how it should be.
You'd be surprised at some of the comments I see haha
Chris, you are awesome!! You deserve a presidential medal!! I am so glad I came to check your opinion in this, flat tire subject!! just now, April 22, 2021, I found a flat rear tire and it looks like a piece of metal. Following your instructions, I might keep the can for emergency and use the spare tire after I check its psi in it. Many thanks again. You exude enthusiasm and knowledge in every detailed piece of information you transmite to us! Please, keep healthy so you can continue helping all of us because we do need you. I do not even mind watching advertisements during your videos!! Believe me! Regards from 34205
03:41 This Guys such a pro he droved backwards all the way home!
btw its weird but its fast
My grandpa has had a nail in his tire for 6 years. Tire never deflated LOL
I've had 3 nails/screws in one tire and it held air like a champ
Depends how it goes in but yeah sometimes it's actually worse to take it out.
The fact his tires lasted 6 years must've not driven much
Drew Jackson Yeah some nails are so short they don't go all the way through the tire
Hello By he drives 50 miles a week to work and back every week for 6 years.
I just changed my own tire for the first time after a nail got stuck in it. I was highly impressed by myself lmao
Now take the tire off the rim with a couple tire irons then put it back on The rim with ether. Then you'll be really impressed.
@@BUSTRCHERRI Did this myself a few times, jacking up the car and lowering the hub down on to the tyre to break the tyre seal, and then using screwdrivers and random iron bars to get the tyre off. It's definitely not worth doing unless you're an absolute glutton for punishment. If you _do_ do this then the next time you go to a shop to get it done it will feel like the best €10 you ever spent.
@@JoeBob79569 There's definitely a tool or machine that does that, so it's forced labor to do it manually.
@@redshift8302 Yea, those tyre machines are great. I had a job changing tyres when I was a young fella, they're really satisfying to use. Especially the part that breaks the seal on the tyre, it's a really satisfying _POP._
get a nail and poke it in the side of the tire and make sure the tire gets compelety flat and you will be even more impressed
thank you so much ! I just fixed my flat tire today using this video :D the soapy water trick is really amazing because at first I couldnt locate the pin that got in. It so much satisfying to work on it's own car and see results. Keep up your amazing work man !
It's amazing how people don't know about the tire plugs. Relatively easy, super cheap, and incredibly effective. If you do it correctly, they're most definitely fine for the life of the tire.
Absolutely!
I'm learning a lot from watching your videos, Chris fix thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I am glad you are learning a lot!
Just found your Channel. This is so helpful, thank you. Not everyone has a father, or parents who even know how to do this themselves to learn from. Six years later this is good information!
Thanks a lot Kaylin!
I repaired my tire with the rope kit 3 years ago, and it is still holding up well.
I had to plug a tire when I was 16 and drove on that tire the life of that car (5 years). Never had another problem.
finally the comment i was searching for and not that "Hey guys Chris Fix here" comments
Hey you hey guys Chris fix here!
@@pamkills THATS WHAT I WAS SAYING LOL!!! nice to see we reached the end of our scroll journey
Just as what I'm looking for.
I feel like Chris purposely fucks up his cars to make these videos. Great work nonetheless. You're very good at this
Why would I do that? I dont have time to mess up my own car when I have tons of projects I need to complete.
@ChrisFix People always gonna hate lol! Luckily i bought a cigarette lighter pump the day after watching this video from autozone. A week later my tire pressure light came on sense its cold down here i didn't think much of it until 10 hours later my tire went flat when i got off work (i had a nail in my tire) i go across this bridge their working on everyday so it likely came from one of the road crew people but anyhow i used the pump i bought and it got me all the way back to my house. It went flat an hour later so sadly the tire was punctured to deep and i had to replace the whole tire but still, your videos are a life saver!
Andrew Koehn
Good for you that you were able to get home quickly and conveniently.
ChrisFix what about the scratch removal vid on the pt?
I watched this video about 2 months ago and bought a plug kit.. i just used it to fix a flat tire on my suzuki sx4 2014, AS SHOWN. You have my respect Chris!
Great video as always by ChrisFix. Your excitement at discovering you had a flat tire was palpable 😊. 75% of the population has no idea how to change a car tire, this video should be required for all drivers as part of getting their driver’s license.
Chris? Clean your engine bay! (And film it)
Please?
This would be awesome
TheRealXesc and kable tuck it it would make a good vid
Or maybe you should get your lazy ass out and clean it yourself without tutorial :D
Yeah would be great. Show me how to clean my Mustang's engine bay without breaking anything.
I knew how to do this, Ive even done it twice and yet still enjoyed watching Chris Fix do it. Whats with this guy and his magic positivity.
Thank you, sir. Chris, you're the best. You explained everything so well; very easy to understand. God bless.
Thanks a lot Oscar!
idk wat id do without chris fix in my life 😊.
I have fixed my car tires two times with that plugging wire and both times it lasted until next tire change. So both times I drove with plugged tire for more than a year. So I think this kit is the must have!
It's a great tool to have!
How many miles do you think that would have been?
it even said soapy wooder on the bottle how great
Roush Hawley Ikr hahaha
SsS Stone Cold no its how the northeastern Americans say it.
depends on what part of america. america is pretty much 4 diffent countrys
jaycee14 true im from there
Roush Hawley I made a label for a spray bottle labeled - Automotive tire puncture detection fluid just to be a wise ass and get some laughs. My ol lady discovered it and started using it to clean spots in the carpet lol
Imagine walking out of the store a guy is holding a camera and talking to a mic in front of a tire 😂
Great video. I feel like I just took a very good class on this subject. Very well done.
Chris is always informative, easy to listen to, thorough and spot-on with great information. I've used some of his technical advise and techniques from brakes to flats. His videos are like having a big brother leading you every step of the way. Although, there are many car gurus on this site, he's one of the best. Lastly, he encourages safety first on all of his videos.
Who's watching during corona virus pandemic?
me
Me
Andy Ame he hearted your comment and this vid is like 1.5 yrs old. A legend
Me
I am poo boi lol I broke the chain again
You channel has been very helpful for the past few days, I have learn from you about mantaining my car. About tire plugs, those are great for fixing your tire, espacially if you are on a trip, but I think that you must take it to a tire shop as soon as possible to balance you wheel, since the tire plug add some weight and may unbalance your tire.
Chris, you always provide AMAZING, thorough videos that I appreciate SO MUCH!!! You are easy to listen to and just plain brilliant!!! Thank you and God bless you!!!
I've installed Tire plugs on my personal tires for over 20 years at the rate of about 3 plugs a year and have never had one single one fail for the remaining life of the tire tread. by the way I never used rubber cement ever and I only used the reamer if the hole was too tiny for the plug pusher which was almost never. plus I never had to Dismount my wheel in order to get to the puncture however for this video it was easier for chrisfix to display how to get this done with other safety disclaimers
Thanks for sharing!
Jasoninpersonam bovine excrement
Hi, In my country tire shops normally don't patch from inside unless the hole is too large, and also use plugs like you have shown. During many years I have not had an issue with this kind of fix. So, if done properly, most of the time it's permanent. Regards
The reamer is to make the hole uniform all around 360 degrees. That way, there are no voids/pockets that the plug has to "squeeze" itself into. The plug stays in better because the rips/tears in the tire are smaller/shorter and thus move/flex less.
Same here! I've used tire plugs and never had one fail.
**car catches on fire** “Hey guys, ChrisFix Here!”
Wtf 🤣
"and today I'm gonna show you how to fix a fully burnt car for just 1 million dollars! What a bargain!"
“and today I will show how to use soapy wooder”
**car gets stolen and parted out** “Hey guys, ChrisFix here!”
Haha, its funny! Lets waiting this day come true
This is the most helpful video I’ve ever watched! You covered everything a female would like to know. Thanks!! Will check out any other videos you have
Excellent video -- again. Comprehensive, concise, clear. Good that you mentioned checking the spare's pressure. One disagreement. I don't enlarge the hole. I don't want a small hole so I certainly don't want a big hole. I just trim the plug accordingly. I've never purchased the road hazard warranty for tires but from what I understand from others, tire patch is not free.
The reamer is to clean shape and prepare the hole to help ensure a better seal not to enlarge the hole
@@pizzapizza2424 Correct. Removing irregularities does enlarge the hole which I find undesirable. There is only sealed or not sealed. I'm happy and more comfortable with a small sealed hole. Sometimes the hole is too small to use the plug tool which makes for extra work to install the plug.
Can of air sealant also messes up the TPMS sensor
GonzalezEzekiel yes i work in a shop and i has cost people more money to replace a sensor then the tire don't ever use fix a flat unless you absolutely have to
thank god my car is too old. the hell with those things anyways
Nathan Glennon yeah the are a pain but everyone is trying to be safe nowadays
TPMS sensors do not like the sealant. They can easily fail, repair is simple(replace sensor) but expensive.
Yes. I found that out shortly after getting a new car and i just wish i had ordered it with a spare tire instead of the kit they put in a lot of small cars now. I will never use it.
Hi chris I support you from Saudi Arabia. Keep the good work 👍🏻
Thanks for the support from Saudi Arabia!!!
ارحب
وش جابك هنا 😂
A very detailed and to the point video, thanks for the information.
this is EXACTLY the way that EVERYTHING should be explained. good work!
I have an inflator in my car. I like to be prepared and as self sufficient as possible. Good video.
I was hoping for the "How to clean an engine bay" video.
Bartek Witas step 1 don't clean it Step 2 don't clean it Step 3 if you see a dirty spot leave it alone
did you just spray it with water
Arif k your supposed to leave the car on for about an hour and a half after you spray the bay with water so that it will dry up thats how we do it where i work
been waiting for that video as well! Chris is lacking :)
rami ram your not supposed to have water anywhere near your engine (unless your topping off your concentrated antifreeze)
Chris finds out he got a flat tire. "Guys I can't explain how exited I am, I'm literally shaking!" Man! love your videos bro
Another great video .. love the step by step instructions ... Also the things that you do .. Keep it up
your videos make me feel like life is so easy lol
I had a flat tire yesterday :/ your uploading it now..... He knowed it..
Like he knew you had one
"your" ... really?
Vapeaholic yes....
And I had a flat last Friday, but I knocked off it from the rim. I managed to fix it with tire sealer...
KNOWED? REALLY????!!!!
At the stage where you’re pulling out or unscrewing the nail/screw it’s a good idea to take notice of the angle at which it entered so that you can follow the hole accurately with the reamer. Otherwise you can end up with 2 punctures.
True mines at an odd angle, if I did it straight I’d make a whole new hole
Omg I’ve been watching your Channel for nearly over 2 years so I’ve decided to do my own car tyre today and I loved it thanks to your great advice and video I love you channel
These are some off the best automotive fix it videos I've ever seen. Really well made.