Best Tire Repair Kit? SLIME, Westweld, Dynaplug, Grand Pitstop
Tire Repair Kits Tested: Slime, Westweld, Dynaplug, Grand Pitstop. Tire kits tested for ease of use during repair, resistance to air leaks, abrasion resistance, adhesive strength, and overall durability. Finally, 100 repairs are made to one tire and then used on a vehicle for 15 miles to see if the tire would hold up. I always purchase all of the products tested to ensure unbiased results. So, thank you for supporting the channel!
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For anyone who has NOT ever put in a tire plug, tip your hat and give this man the respect he deserves. Put a tire plug in and you will become enlightened to the WORK that went into this video.
Thanks!
Indeed! I came to the comments to see if anyone could appreciate the force it takes to get a plug in a tire. Usually I'm laying on the ground or navigating a fender and trying to brace myself against anything I can to muscle them in.
cordless drill and the proper size drill bit (bits) does wonders. cheap tire strips all ive ever used.
One was enough to kick my butt! 😊
I would be terrified the plastic handle ones would break after being used more than a couple times, sending the metal portion through your hand.
I can't wait for the day I walk into a hardware or auto parts store and see "Project Farm Approved" on the products they sell.
It's actually a fact already, cerakote trim coat has project farm approved logo in their box.
Thanks for the nice comment!
@@cristiansalas6374 wow you're right! They have it on their Amazon listing and their official website. Thanks for letting me know! He's off to a great start.
@@juliovaldez6310 indeed! With all of the hard work he puts into his videos and testing he deserves it. The meticulous testing is astounding. He's tested products in ways I never even would have thought.
@@cristiansalas6374 Yeah!!!! CERAKOTE Did Honor He's job by putting His Logo on the bag!!!! I buyed the product after watching Hes video and I was Soo impressed that they put His Logo in may package!!!
In the past 2 years I've bought a pressure washer, battery charger, shop vac, tire pump, and now tire plug kit all only after watching your reviews so I know I'm getting the best. You take out the guess work and can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your channel!
Thanks so much!
Same lol
You and me both. I always check PF for his recommendations
That driving around “testing” the plugs deserves a like in itself. I think Mr. Farm was enjoying that portion of the test!🤠
lol Indeed so!
Wtf! You need a passenger to scare the shit out of when “testing”!
Doing donuts in the yard for SCIENCE!!!!
Just wish he would of done a highway test since one of the main reason's they fail is from being pulled out by 65mph+ centrifugal force, repeatedly on the high way.
@@MR-nl8xr In the real world if it’s installed properly, that will never happen. It’s way too tight for that too occur. If it did, it would leak to start with and you’d know it. I’ve never, ever heard of a plug coming out. Not once. I’ve plugged many tires that went all the way to recycling without an issue.
this man needs some sort of award for: the effort and will to do something that takes time
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm I am impressed by your skill at thinking of ways to test these things. The drill bit test with the bike wheel and barbell weight was impressive. Along with vise grip test. The side cutter test, the expoxy test etc. all well done rapid fire cut to the chase and genius.
Went to comments to say this. I along with others want to seriously say, Thank you! I imagine on tire plug #whythehelldoidothis it was hard to continue. But if you didn't already know a bunch of us out here appreciate you. And all the effort you put into these tests. Keep on grinding man.
we _could_ contribute to his funding...
He has over 2M subs, I think he’s doing just fine! And he deserves it…the modern consumer reports (which actually was terrible) but still intended as a compliment!
I've used cheap rope style plugs for years and never had one fail. One was on a brand new tire and it lasted the life of the tread.
Yep, I've installed hundreds of these plugs for friends and family and the occasional person in a parking lot with a flat. Even on new tires, they will last the life of the tire. The manufactures of these kits just can't accept liability for claiming life of the tire in the event it fails in today's litigious society.
I punctured one of my current tires when it was brand new. A cheap tire plug fixed it for a year. Then I simply fixed it with another tire plug which now lasts for two years. We're talking 200km/h(130mph) Autobahn.
Same here. I have no interest in even trying any variant of the common plug being that they are so reliable.
I don’t recommend it, but I have personally used 3-5 plugs in the same hole in tires before that had large punctures and it still works. This was on off-road only tires, and I wouldn’t personally do it on a road worthy vehicle, but in a pinch, it does work.
Yep I’ve used the cheap 3 dollar Walmart brand on 2 tires and never had any trouble.
Have been using Slime for years, recently used up the 11 plugs, saved alot of tires. Never let me down, all repaired tires were used until totally worn and never leaked air.
Thanks for sharing.
Back when I worked for colony tire in 2005 we always used a patch with a rubber stem that you pulled through the hole and vulcanized with rubber cement. Nowadays most tire shops immediately discredit that type of repair just to sell you another tire or set of tires. Greed has run rampant through the tire industry. Good work project farm for putting all those that discredit this repair to shame!
Thanks for the feedback.
Greed? I submit it is what ever the market will bear!
Some of the plugs have been known to fail catastrophically resulting in fatalities. I think the fact almost anyone can fit these plugs could be part of the reason for this. Most workshops will examine the condition of the tyre, size and placement of the hole first. In some places the plugs are recommended as a temp fix. I did some work in a workshop where we used a kit identical to the Western Weld. They worked well enough and I don't believe there were ever any problems. Having said that, where I am we have a very mild climate and almost never experience snow or below zero temperature which may affect these plugs. We also never used them in sidewalls or off the tread.
@@CheepchipsableWell my friend. Where I am from, people and tire shops don't care much where they put the patch on tires since tires are very expensive and hard to find. Tires that are repaired can last a month or tire life, depending on the condition of the tire and roads. You probably don't believe this but I had seen tires that you literally can see wires and the air. We call that tires "Chivas".
@@Cheepchipsable (replying to 6 months old comment but what I'm about to share is worth it) Here in Philippines, tire plugs are often used and lasts the life of the tire itself. I know someone here in manila has used tire plug on his motorcycle and he even had 12 hours trip. That's approx. 450km or 280 miles, Manila to Tuguegarao.
One thing I've never seen anyone complement you on is the sheer amount of planning you've got to do in order to give things multiple days, weeks, months, or even a whole year to cure or wear before returning to complete your tests. Bravo and thank you for your hard work and diligence!!
Him and Andrew Camaranta are masters of that. Some vids Andrew returns to jobs a year after to see how his repair is holding up to the elements.
BRAVO !! PLANNING WITH OUTSTANDING DELIVERY OF EVERY SHOW I'VE SEEN !!!!👊👊👊👍👍👍👍👍
I can’t like this enough. PF is awesome at planning and execution. He covers things I’m sure many people wouldn’t even think of but once you see it, you say “oh yeah, that’s a great test and valuable for someone buying.”
He is worth every penny he makes off the channel and them some!
especially seeing him make 100 holes on a tyre and then patching them up.. that must have been an ordeal!
Gotta love Project Farm efficiency, testing flat tires while simultaneously recording tire inflation pumps. That's just plain smart!
Thanks!
I noticed he was also using the engineer pliers he just tested and the milwaukee oscillating tool from before
I've been using the Westweld type for 30+ years now and never had one fail. They seal perfect and last beyond the threads showing.
Thanks for sharing.
Same. Been using them for 20+ years. They've lasted the life of the tire. I think I've only had one or 2 leak immediately after install, but just pull it out and start over and your good.
Hi, will the Wesweld type work without the silicon lube?
I used the slime kits when I had a rash of screw punctures from construction. Never had one fail either. And i kept them until the tread wore out.
Been running a slime plugged tire for 2 years now with no problem. Most repair shops won’t plug a tire anymore saying they aren’t safe so I plug my own. I think the real reason they won’t plug a tire is they can’t make enough money. If you monitor your tire pressure you will be fine. Project Farm is the best
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I remember watching this guy when he was just getting started. Now over 2 million subs! Congratulations! You deserve it! Whenever I need to buy something I always check here first to see if it’s been reviewed. Thanks
Thanks for being a dedicated viewer from the start! Thanks for sharing!
I watch this guy's videos whenever they come out. He is unbiased, unpaid by "product lobbyists" and his demos are outstanding. I trust his testing end results. It's why he has over two million subscribers. Watch the video where he tests spray on ceramic coatings. Very informative on which product to buy. I hope this guy is making good money with these videos, he deserves it.
Same here bro lol him Scotty and diesel tech ron bread and butter of KZhead
@@keros4525 lol yep I watch all the same ones also.
@@keros4525 Bread, Butter and a JB Weld cylinder head! If you catch that joke, you are one of the ones who has been watching since the 'Early Days' of this channel. Yall Take Care and be safe, John
One of my first jobs was in a Service Station and we fixed tires (yes, long ago) and I can't say how many tires we plugged over the years. It was a lot. We never had issues getting simple tread penetrations to seal up and no one ever came back to complain. Back then (late 70's) the plugs looked like the Westweld ones in this video but they were brown and not made of rubber. It was some kind of sticky fibrous material. I personally would not worry about using a tire that had a plug in it. The likelihood of a catastrophic failure of a tire from a tire puncture repair (barring other damage) is very small unless you drive very fast and push tires to the limits. Just my opinion anyway... Great job testing as always.
he should do and try internal patches
At the shop in work in we have one of those old plug kits the tools look very similar to the westweld brand and even has some red plugs left! I think its a “safety seal” kit. I was told the kit was purchased from a traveling salesman for safety seal. At every stop he jabbed a hole in his own trucks tire and repaired using his demo kit. He had hundreds of plugs in his tires and some plugs had thousands of miles on them. I guess he sold at least one kit at every shop he stopped in at.
@@the86125 Safety seal they still make them I have a heavy duty kit in my service truck same brown plugs
I can concur. I was a mechanic for Nissan and I plugged hundreds of tires with the rope plugs. I applied vulcanizing cement to them as well before I installed them. I had zero come-backs. Patches on the other hand, I've had several come back; which is kind of lame considering the ease of the plug over the patch, but the customer demanded a patch over a plug.
Plugs have proven themselves over and over and personally use them on my own cars. The only bad thing about plugs is if an idiot owns the car and drove miles with a flat tire and shredded the internal sidewall. So plugging the flat cured that but this internal side walls are ruined and can blow out. Again only an idiot would drive miles on a pure flat tire but it happens all the time.
I've been using the slime plug kits for years. Never ever had one fail. I also operated a sweeper truck and as you can imagine I get all sorts of stuff in my tires. Plug kits are a life saver. Slim kits have never let me down. Great review thank you for your hard work on this video. Very impressive 👏 👌 👍🏻 😀
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I have used both the rope type plugs and the plug guns pretty extensively, my experience is that for steel belted radials the rope plugs are the best, as the steel belts will cut the rubber plugs of the plug gun. For bias ply tires such as equipment tires the plug gun works really well and I prefer it.
The next time you test tire plugs I want to go for a ride-a-long. That looks like fun. Great video. Thanks.
I had a LOT of fun!!
You are welcome!
I am somewhat surprised that the grass runway owners allowed some aspects of his testing. From what I understand from some users of a nearby grass runway only relatively lightweight low pressure low speed turf tire equipped UTVs, ATVs, or SUVs are normally allowed on the runways and taxiways.
@@davidhoffman1278 he's done other testing here, possibly he is the owner? Maybe it's part of an airstrip test also lol
@@kylancook3477 he owns it
My family is attracted to picking up random objects in their tires, I honestly never knew there were so many different types of plugs. I've always used the slime or the cheap stuff off the shelf at walmart and have never had a leak for my "temporary" repair, which would be until the tire got replaced when all four tires were no longer good
I've got 3 plug in the same damn tire, it's been 3 years. heh.
i find wide performance tires just eat up nails and bolts, its sad lol
I have done the same, used whatever was cheapest and NEVER had a problem. Same as you, once repaired it's been good for the life of the Tyre. Many of these Kits appear to be Identical just with different branding. I have bought them for as little as $4 and they all worked fine.
Thanks for sharing.
100 plugs is way above and beyond what I would’ve ever expected for a comparison! Like always this was some great info for us! I had to plug a tire on my 1ton work truck a few weeks back; I think those are 10 ply tires, the slime kit did not work very well on those tires. So I’ve been looking for something better. You really put the test on the old suburban. Soccer moms everywhere are gonna be requesting a “best soccer mom drift vehicle” from you!
Thanks for the feedback. lol
I used to run a service truck for DOT and used the slime plugs a few hundred times with near perfect results. At one time, I was responding on the shoulder daily and getting one to two flats per shift. Rather than heading in and changing the tire every day I just kept using bandaids. The most I had in one tire was 11 plugs. One was even in the corner of a shoulder. They held great all day on the highway and smacking potholes.
Thanks for the feedback.
As a mailman, I pulled into the tire shop for new tires... the employee came to get me and wanted to know what was going on with my right front tire... we counted 52 plugs that I had put in over a period of time. Most of them were Slime plugs showed in this video. Never had a problem with them. Great video as always! You're awesome brother!
How the heck did you get to need that many plugs?
@@alanmerritt860 he’s a mailman, always driving on the shoulders where nails and sharp objects settle because it doesn’t get driven on much.
@@alanmerritt860 what Michigan DroneWorks said 😊
That is so ubelievably unsafe
Put me down for the $14 Slime plugs Ralph. Thanks Dewayne!
As a former delivery driver, I've used loads of different tire repair kits, and as a general rule I can say that most if not all plugs are decent enough to fix a punctured tire, so even with having seen this video, I'll just keep buying whichever one is in store when I need it. i've worn out several sets of tires with plugs in them, some even 2 or 3 plugs. Another great, thorough video though!
Same! Never used a mushroom plug. I feel like rope plugs are better because you can just add more if they ever leak.
Yep! Them things last longer than the tire.
I remember doing 2 or even 3 plugs in one hole to plug a tire
It’s amazing that after the personal expense of buying all the tools & equipment used in testing as well as the stuff being tested you put hours of hard work on each video. We appreciate it! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much!
Amazing tour de force! Well engineered testing. Beautiful and engaging cinematography. 100 tire plugs blows my mind. Thank you from the rural West where these kits really matter.
Thanks and you are welcome!
The best tire repair kit is the one someone is carrying when you blow a tire on a camping trip! :) I blew a tire on my truck hauling a trailer full of camping gear way up in the mountains of Central Utah. With the help of some very friendly folks in a SxS and an overland-prepped Tacoma, we used four of the Slime-type plugs to fix the rather large hole in my tire. Once the tire stopped leaking and was holding pressure, I was back on the road again. I had the best time watching these guys spring into action to fix a busted vehicle! Truly, the off-road community has lots of great people. And it looked like you had a lot of fun spinning that Suburban around in the grass!
Ha! Those guys had a better time than you!!! I love it when I can help someone out who needs it and send them happily down the road. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Some of us just like to fix sh**. Pay it forward. I'm glad you didn't have your trip ruined waiting for a tow truck and shelling out loads of cash.
Thanks for sharing! Great to hear! I did have fun! Thanks for watching!
The secret to reaming and pushing the plugs into the tire is to inflate the tire to 30-40 lbs .The tire wont collapse while the plug is inserted.The simple slime handle works fine when the tire is fully inflated.I have plugged about a half a dozen tires, have only used the slime inexpensive plug kits with 100 % success and the repair lasted the life of the tire
Thanks for the feedback.
Yup, Slime makes some pretty good stuff. I've been using them for years and they've never let me down and they're cheap. The weird contraptions just seem to complicated to be useful and cost too much to boot.
After many uses the slime handle breaks comes loose from the shaft making it useless, western weld ones are much better, however the eye often does not feel big enough for the thicker wicks that come in the kit
I like to add some rubber cement (it comes with some kits) as a bit of lubrication when patching tires.
You should receive an award for most effort put into a comparison video. Man that was a lot of work for you. Was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I don't think the brand companies go through such testing like how you do. Well done again and thank you for your time and effort.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I still get blown away with the dedication given to all the tests done!
Seriously, the amount of effort he puts in and the fact that he has no sponsorship blows me away.
Thanks!
I worked as a mechanic for a few years. Tire plugs were a regular repair and I swear by them. Often times the plugs outlast the tires they're put into. I always recommend owning a kit in your car and a cig lighter pump. You can fix most leaks without even taking the tire off the car.
Thanks for the feedback.
You forgot a sprayer with soap and water unless you have bionic ears!
Yeah. It's supposed to be not legal for a shop to repair a tire like this anymore and plugs are supposed to be used only for a temporary repair. Which is ridiculous because the plugs work just fine. I've never had one leak and I consider it a permanent repair. I will continue to fix my tires that way despite the new regulations.
@@TheEgg185 government and lawyers I remember in Louisiana over ten years ago when they told tire shop I worked for that i would still plug my own to lazy to take tire off
I have been told they are illegal. However I still can’t find the law. However I have seen insurance policies that will not cover damages caused by “plugged “ tires.
Good job! What a workout! I've always bought the cheap kit at Walmart or similar and they have worked for me (unless the puncture was too close to a sidewall).
Thanks @projectfarm you really save me time in researching my products as your comparison testing is second to none. I love how you're completely unbiased and just present the facts.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've never had any problem with low-end rubberized string tire plugs like those from Slime - I've driven thousands of miles over years on them (I had new tires on my car when the neighbors built a new house, and I got a few screws used to attach stucco mesh in my tires during that time). I find that E6000 cement makes an even better 'lube' and glue for the rubberized string tire plugs, and it doesn't dry out in the tube for years, even after opening. I agree about the Slime handles, but there are other versions of those handles which are larger and more comfortable. I've never had to rebalance a tire after putting in a plug, either.
My luck with those rubber string plugs ran out on a major road trip lol. The belts separated and the tire disassembled itself 800 miles from my destination
Sometimes the best part of these videos is just knowing what you have is good enough and you dont need to stress about it.
I put 40000 miles on two of them recently.
@@wallacegrommet9343 Sounds like you got air in between the inner belts somehow. I've been using those rubber string plugs now on my family's cars since 1973, and have never had a failure with them. I guess I've been quite lucky. FWIW, use a lot of 'glue'. The kits usually don't have enough in them for more than one repair.
All of these seem easy because he's working on the tire in a warm, lit shop and not on the side of a cold, dark road or parking lot, with that there a new kind that is easier and one just pulls out the nail then twist in the plastic plug, snap off the tab and air up.. much better in my opinion.
The installation of 100 tire plugs was over the top in testing. Outstanding, and yes, I can imagine quite a workout. I've never had a tire plug fail on any of my off road vehicles. Thank you for another outstanding test and face off.
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm n
For a moment I thought I was watching garage54.
Had my first slime brand tire plug shoot out on the highway after hundreds good. So they can fail
He really just wanted to use the M18 Manscaper for the haircut comment 😂.
As always, the attention to detail in these videos is CRAZY! I run a service center for Monro, and this channel has been an amazing source authority for me over the years. Thank you.
thank you for all your non biased testing and results glad i found this video
i used slime tires plugs only twice in my life. and both times, the plug held until it was time to change the tires from normal wear and needing new tires. as far as you go, project farm, i love the video as always. and only go based on your reviews. hands down the best review on youtube. no bias and no unnecessary information. just straight to the point. thank you buddy.
Add 2 more from me. The repairs were good for the lifetime of the tires. The only issue with these kits is that the rubber cement is extremely volatile and will dry out once opened, long before you need to use it again. So my policy is, one kit is good for single repair only, unless you get multiple punctures within a small time frame, which is unlikely.
Add hundreds for me. In small holes they never fail. Anyone who says otherwise is just plain wrong.
@@catsspat lies
The level of thoroughness you put into your videos is absolutely astounding. Plus, it's consumer advocacy to the max! I learn so much
Thanks so much!
Man I sure do love what you do Project Farm. America appreciates you sir! I have been buying items based solely on your product reviews
I love your videos, this is the first one I have watched for the specific reason to determine which solution to buy. I called 10 tire places around me and everyone had a wait of at least four days.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
This is my favorite channel by far now. Over 2mil subs and you somehow find the time to reply to darn near every comment! You sir, are an inspiration and an excellent role model and I want to thank you. You can tell how thankful you are, keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
AGREED!
If Todd gives a " Pretty impressive!" to a product, that means that product is the best I can find out there for that specific application.
Lol I need to watch out for that, didn't realize it 😆
Thanks for the feedback.
I have watched this video twice over about a few months and have been very impressed with the due diligence, the amount of enormous amount of effort and patience. This guy has the natural aptitude for working in a testing lab. Very very impressed. I have the Slime kit and will stick with it. Thanks
Thanks!
As a former mechanic I have plugged countless tires with slime brand name copy tire plugs without rubber cement. Usually on the car. Never once had a problem. I’ve done a few on my personal vehicles that were almost into the sidewall…One thing I like to do differently when I can is to use a cordless drill to drill the hole after I pull the screw or whatever out. Then use the plug tool…Awesome video as always.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
yeah...agree with the use of a cordless drill to make sure the hole is clear enough and just big enough for the plug, otherwise you could be fighting the steel ply mesh..
I've been driving for 55 years. I'm a retired mechanic. I've been using tire plugs as long as I can remember as a permanent fix (not near the sidewall) I have had no problems. I use the slime style plugs. One trick I have learned is to use a 13/64" drill bit in a drill motor instead of a reamer when possible. It takes the work out of the job. Also fill the tire up to it's max tire pressure (before you pull the nail or screw out) so the tire holds its shape while you work
its all good until tire plug fails at high speed. there's a reason why plugs are considered temporary fix and patch as permanent fix. don't risk the lives of your loved ones or anyone who travels with you in your car because of your stubbornness to keep using plug on flat tyre
@@lordjaashin Show me the proof or evidence of failures at high speed. Or even of failures, full stop. I have my own experience and am reading a ton of comments from real world users and no one has reported a single failure.
@@DiscoFang Haha was thinking the same thing. Have a plug in a runflat which is never recommended and hit 160mph plenty of times. Been plugged for 2 years now, tire shops will not repair runflats even if no internal damage exists
There are actually special drill bits for tire plug repairs, especially in places where wires might show up. Normal slime style plugs are very good and they rarely fail. But sometimes we patch the tire from the inside with special patch/plug kit (sort of a flat patch with sticking out plug to be inserted into the hole) - I never have seen this one to fail.
@@lordjaashin snowflake alert!! Where did you get your miss information, tik tok? Lol
*_He should of taken it to a tire shop and say "I think something wrong with my tire"... The mechanic face would of been priceless.._*
You certainly put to rest the tire plug/patch debate. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
Thank you!
Definitely the best projects for everyday people. I used to carry the slime kit in my truck as I’ve gotten older I now carry AAA. We appreciate all your efforts to give us a true and unbiased experience.
Thanks so much!
I'd love to see a comparison of oil filters. Most videos just cut open the filters and count pleats which doesn't measure actual performance.
He has done it
Beta number is your friend
@@jasons7044 I do remember him cutting open some filters But it doesn't seem to have done a separate video focused entirely on the oil filter I searched "oil filter" and "filter" but couldn't find any
He has...Fram are shit filters, I remember that
Thanks for the suggestion.
I absolutely love how this dude is slowly losing his mind, i love you dude, don't change.
How he manages the consistency between videos is remarkable. He has absolutely created his own niche of video.
he's a legend for it though
Thanks!
Really like your videos , you give a really fair and unbiased review of many commen items that the commen working person or home back yard mechanic would use . Keep up the good work 👍
The joy of rear wheel drive. Thanks so much for all of your help.
Thank you very much!
Future test: cold patch for asphalt pothole repair for driveways. I'm sure a lot of homeowners will appreciate it. You can make a few 1sqft boxes that are 2 inch deep to mimic a small pothole in your driveway. Then test several brands of "easy diy permanent" cold patch asphalt repair kits to see which hardens/cures quickest and which stays solid after a week or two after patching. (I've used cold patches that took well over 3 weeks to fully cure/harden. I was able to use a stick and move it around even after 2-3 weeks).
an asphalt pothole repair needs to last a lot longer than a couple weeks lol
@@schlomoshekelstein908 I think it could be tested with multiple freeze/defrost cycles. Because that's how most paved surfaces are damaged, when water seeps in cracks and freezes, expanding inside.
@@schlomoshekelstein908 oh I get that. I meant to say "test to see if solid after a week or two" because I've tried using cold patches that were still soft and moved around after a week. It didn't fully cure/harden after a whole week!
Thanks for the suggestion.
The city paved my alley way and it made all the water that normally went down the alley into the street dump into my yard then into my basement. I made my own curb out of that stuff and the water flowed into the street again. I was surprised how hard it got after a week of sitting.
I’m a sheriff for Des Moines, IA and I just want you to know that your videos get me through my 16hr overnight shifts when absolutely nothing is going on. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your service my man! Stay safe!
Same here man.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing Glad to hear!
I absolutely appreciate the hard work that goes on in these videos! I have one suggestion to those who use a plug installer like slime... The plastic handle can give out under pressure. Get a metal handled installer. A close friend of mine had the metal go through the plastic handle and messed his wrist up badly. Be safe out there and cover the eyes anyway. Why not?
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Excellent experiment with all these different plugs. Thanks for taking the time to both test and demonstrate. I have had excellent luck with the Slime kits. I saw a plug first used over 50 years ago. Since then, I’ve plugged my own tires. My last two uses were for sidewall punctures. The tire repair shops would not touch the tires. So, I simply plugged them. One tire was new and the plug lasted for 40,000 miles before replacing all the tires. The second fix is ongoing. My method is slightly different than the instructions to prevent further damage to the tires. I did not ream out the sidewall puncture - I just removed the wire and gently inserted the rope covered with glue. I gave it time to set up and left some of the rope sticking out after cutting. It lasted for the life of the tire.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Man I just love this guys stuff. There isn’t one video I haven’t liked.
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Driftking projectfarm!!!! Man you're my hero I love a nerd who knows how to have fun
That was a LOT of fun!
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Lost a Sunday School teacher young lady about 21. To front end tire repair . I heard it was recently done .. A new tire should have been put on that Day . It was a Sad hard hit for a little town. It was Her boy friends Truck . He survived the total wreck. 50 years ago and Still hurts , follow the Man’s advice This is one of the best test I’ve ever Seen. I subscribed. Thank You For, for all the lives you will save if they follow your Led.
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Installing 100 tire plugs is impressive. His arm hasn't felt that tired since junior high school, during a Baywatch marathon.
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I've used Slime plugs for years on all of my "temporary" repairs haha... another awesome PF video!
I’ve taken those slime plugs well over their recommended speed, life cycle and number of plugs per tire ( I was broke at the time). If I have to plug a tire, the tire may hit the wear bars before the plug fails
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I'm always impressed by the lengths you go to and the tests you come up with, but this one.... holy crap! Insane. Great job!
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Incredible review as always. You always go the extra mile and the fans really appreciate it
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If you're going to keep a kit in the car, I'd like to see how they perform after being stored in a vehicle for a year or more. OTOH, if you don't carry a kit, it's likely that Slime will be the choice, as you're likely to find it at the nearest auto parts store or Wallymart.
Slime or the like is the only kind I've ever used, I'd never seen any of these others. I can say they held up fine just in a box in the back of the van over several years. They always worked fine. I've had several of those plastic handled tools break on me though.. I'd definitely buy the metal tools if I ever came across them.
Slime kits, I can verify, last way over a year. Thing is, so do the ultra cheap knockoff kits too.
I bag the plugs & have them in an old Chinese food container with the tools & glue canister. The plugs can be less sticky but the rubber cement really helps lube & seal.
This is an excellent idea for a follow-up. It could be cycled through several heat and freeze cycles, subjecting it to several changes from -40 to just shy of boiling. That kind of repeated and relatively rapid temperature changes would work as accelerated aging. As a side project at the same time, it could be interesting to see if investing in some kind of airtight container for the kit would be advantageous.
I had an opened and used set of slime type kit which wasnt slime for years and used many times always worked. I plug the tires right on the car.
I just remember, I was once out of rubber strips and didn't had old inner tubes either, but had plenty of rubber cement. I cut 4 thin strips of fleece fabric 4 x 1/4 inches, doused them in rubber cement and used them as you would a plug. That tire held up pretty well and allowed me to get home.
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Prior to watching this video, I didn't know that plugging a tire was so easy and could be done without taking the tire off the rim. I ordered the Western Weld kit and used it for the first time today and it was simple and easy to use. It's feels go to know that I'm no longer at the mercy of tire shops that refuse to repair minor punctures, just so they can sell me a new tire. Thanks!
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Wow, that Dynaplug kit has really increased in price! I bought one 7 years ago to keep on my motorcycle... Cost $29 back then! Love your videos!!
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Yes, Dynaplug are great for motorcycles. Very compact, and just need a compact air-compressor 👍
ive been using a kit like the slime plugs for near 20 years, never had any issue with them leaking ..great things
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This was one of my favorites so far. The “Dukes Of Hazzard” tire testing was awesome! I like the Slime brand because they work good and they’re easy to install.
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Be careful with the Slime brand, that plastic handle will fail
@@GunnysWrenches Its not just Slime brand, I can't remember which brand it was, but I had a handle fail when I was using it, I was very lucky to not impale myself. IF you are going to use something with that design, buy the one with the most robust looking handle.
@@gammaxi1275 I’ve seen several mechanics get injured with the “cheap plastic” handled brands. I purchase the complete metal type at my shop for our mechs. One brand is called “original safety seal” in a red case the other all metal type is “BlackJack Tire repair” in an orange case
I personally use a plugged tire for the rest of the life of the tire I’ve always bought the slime brand plugs and there have been two instances where the plugs started to fail but it was a good six to eight months after I installed them. The western weld plug quality impressed me. I going to ask for the kit for Christmas, thank you for the video.
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Been running on a slime plugged tired for almost 2 years now. If it had failed again, I would have gotten a new tire. But it just keeps on rolling
Sometimes you have to watch glue dry, other times you get to have some fun driving. The amount of work and the cost you incur on some of these is insane, thank you for it all.
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This video looked like it was a lot of fun yeeting yourself around the fields! 😂👍 Amazing as ever, I used the slime one a few months ago, and it's still working perfectly.
Yes it was and glad the Slime kit did the job!
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Did you really say "yeeting?"
@@giggiddy I did! 😂
@@danjordan1979 Bear in mind he edited out the run where he overdid it and tipped the Suburban over on its side. 😼😼😼
I was expecting something like: "so, now let's drive over molten lava and see if the plugs hold on". Great video!
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Watching your video again! 😀 Have a leak in my tire for about a month, I fill it with air everyday now. I rotated the tire to the drivers front so it is easier to look at in the morning before i go to work. I took it off Sunday and looked everywhere for a hole. Today, Friday, I took the tire off again and did a wet/soap test. I found a super small hole in the middle of the tread. I used a extremely old tire plug like the Slime plugs. It worked out great. I have used 20+ tire plugs so far in my life and have never had a failure. Thanks again for you hard dedication to find things that work - Then you test them!
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Another awesome test! I've been using the rope type plugs for many years. Never had a problem with them.
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When I used to autocross regularly I picked up a nail in one of my race tires when it was pretty new. Plugged it with a kit similar to the slime kit and proceeded to race on those tires for a season until the cords were showing and they were shot. The plug never failed. That was when I felt more than confident using them for my daily drivers. I've repaired several over the years and never had an issue.
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Yeah I had a "new" set of tires maybe 3 months old and caught a nail in the middle. Slime plug, forgot about it until I replaced the tires 4 years later. Guess it worked well lol
“Let’s give this tire a hair cut.” Well that’s a new sentence.
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Thank you for posting this video. Not only is it great information but the demonstrated skills now have given me the motivation to put one of these kits in all my cars.
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OMG! The extent you went to cover every aspect of tire plug kits is amazing. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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And you still answer YT messages, even with all the notifications you must get all day/everyday. 😁Todd, you are irreplaceable. 👍👍
I've been watching your channel for years now and the progression to these high quality, excellent videos is amazing! Better than most of the pro test companies now. I constantly go back and watch your other vids before making a purchase.
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Agree, I just ordered paint based on a recent video!
Love the program, my friend. I will note, as a former mechanic and tire installer, you probably wouldn't have noticed a tire balance problem with the tire on the rear of the vehicle and even on the front you probably wouldn't feel anything until you reached around 55mph ( I don't know why that specific speed but always at 55). The belts almost never get "broken" or slipped from inserting the tool, the distortion is so small it has minimal effect on the life of the tire. But as all products go they have to warn of the possibility. I also have used tire slime and similar kits with great success. I can assure those at home that the Tire Slime kit will work perfectly! If one is looking to fix their own tire and wants to do it safely and inexpensively, these Tire Slime kits are just what one needs.
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I've used the Slime Kit a few times and they worked great. The plug insertion process of the repair will give you a bit of a workout at times, but in the end you're back on the road in a short time.
I love it when you do the engine tests, I haven't seen any new ones lately. Keep up the good work! I try to watch every video you make,the engines tests I love!!
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I love the practical tests mixed with fun tests. Great job!
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I live 2 miles from the pavement here in the Mojave Desert. With 5 vehicles and 3 double axle trailers, I have 32 tires that I maintain and I do it a lot. I have several different kits and each one has pros and cons. My experience is that unless your puncture is straight in, don't use mushroom plugs. Mushroom plugs also have a higher rate of developing leaks after time. Rubberized rope plugs are so much more reliable. They plug well at an angle and I've never had a single repair fail, and I've repaired more than I count. Another thing to keep in mind is that any diy repair will void your road hazard warrantee. Great video 👍
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The effort and determination in doing these videos is astounding, this man just punched a hundred holes in a tire just to cover it back up for a test, heads up to you sir, and as always a good test this, keep up what you're doing man, it's very informative👍🙂
I have always had great success with tire plugs. Never had one come loose, leak, give me any balance issues. And, having fixed another tire just a couple weeks ago, I cannot even imagine doing 100 of them! Thanks for all of your (hard) work on these videos!
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Whenever I’m looking for any product review I look for Mr. Farm. ALWAYS a very through review. Thank you
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I used to carry a “stop n go” branded mushroom plug kit in my motorcycle similar to the one tested here. The one time I actually needed it, I could NOT get the plug to squeeze through the funnel. I tried several times. Now I exclusively carry a cheapie rope plug kit just like the slime branded one here. They work great, don’t take up much space, and are very inexpensive. On motorcycle tires I will only use these kinds of plugs to get me home where I can patch them internally due to the obviously greater risk. I have run the rope plugs in car tires for many thousands of miles without issue.
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@@juliovaldez6310 Spoken like a motorcycle tire salesman....
I've ridden over 5000km with a tire plug at moderate to high speeds (80 kph to 200kph) and honestly there is zero problem with them.
@@ToshkoAndreev the plug is not the problem, it´s the tire if it has been run flat. The inner liner can be damaged, now think about how fun you can have going 200km/h on your bike and the tire explodes.
Mushroom plugs also have a tendency to pop loose quite easily if impacted directly. Wish he would've tested that.
The western weld style has been my favorite plug and I consider them a permanent repair. The lube is actually a vulcanizing agent that bonds the plug to the tire. The smooth reaming tool pushes the fibers or wires aside with out nicking or cutting them. Those strands will return and bind the plug in place. I tried removing an old plug on a worn out tire that had been in place for over a year. It would not budge as a whole and had to be pulled strand by strand.
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When it comes to the special tool an ice pick / awl would work as well.
They won't let use use plugs where I'm from,you can use them for your own car,just not a client's
No plug should be a permanent repair.
@@fauxque5057 That is the nanny government's stance as well. Me, I've installed and used slime plugs on tires for many many tens of thousands of miles (the rest of the tires natural life until it was worn out and replaced) therefore I'm going to continue this practice as I have yet to have one of my plugs cause any issue.
Wow man, you did such a great job! That was super informative and helpful. Got some shrapnel in a you're and was debating plugging, taking to a shop or even replacement but now I'm gonna try plugging it until I'm in a better spot financially. Thank you for all your hard work, it's appreciated!
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Amazing work and dedication to figuring things out. Kudos! and thank you for all the tests.
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I use that exact same slim kit to repair tires I take to the drift track. The plugs do not fail even after miles of skidding on pavement. I get all the way down to the steel belt package across the entire tread width and the plugs still hold! They are 👍.
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Thank you for sharing. This is great to know.
This guy has a GREAT analytical brain. PF videos are the very best on KZhead. Bravo again
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I was waiting for this. A while ago I was likely one of many who recommended this experiment to him. I'm glad he did it. Thank you for your hard work in making this video.
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I agree with you on the tire plugs. I use them for a temporary fix or permanent fix if the hole is close to the edge, because tire repair shops around here won’t patch one from the inside. When I use a tire plug I always dip it into a can of patch glue for extra stickyness. Haven’t had a failure yet
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I never saw a mushroom plug for a tire. I like the Dynaplug, a nice design and very compact. Great testing as always! You were having way too much fun in that SUV. LOL Be prepared for many "Reaming Lube" comments.
I picked up the mushroom type for my motorcycle from Stop and Go and glad i did, I managed to get 2 punctures within a month and rode it with plugs in for the rest of the tires life. Tho riding a motorcycle tire with plugs in it isn't recommended, there are a lot of people who still do because if tire prices. Also this was in the rear, if it was a front tire I would of changed it right away.
Do not lick the mushrooms, you will have strange visions, and taste only rubber for a week. ;P
Dynaplug has a great design and the compact size makes it perfect for just about any vehicle. Thanks again!
@@pheelix- I’d watch this video if you’re using it on motorcycle tires. There are some disadvantages. kzhead.info/sun/hNFvlriPmJxphH0/bejne.html
Those mushroom plugs are OLD. I still have my Dads Mushroom guns from when he ran his own garage in the 60's and 70's. The mushroom plugs do work but I find rope plugs are so much easier to deal with.
This is, WITHOUT QUESTION, one of the best channel's on KZhead. I'll probably never use 90% of the products tested on this channel, but I just can't seem to stop watching, and I get so excited when I get a notification of a new video from Project Farm.
One other thing is the hardness of the rasp or buffer tool. I bought a new set (none of these) from a auto parts store. 1 use and the rasp had the sharp edges wore off. Thanks for your excellent testing.
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Great content thanks for sharing! My enclosed trailer is a magnet for screws & nails. I've plugged about 50 holes in 6 years with the slime brand and no rubber cement. My temporary fix was permanent lol. Alot of work went into this test, thank ya sir!
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You are the man! These videos are insane! Glad you haven’t made this channel full of a bunch of sponsorships and ads. Im sure you get tons of companies reaching out to do that. Love the content man.