Best Tire Repair Kit? SLIME, Westweld, Dynaplug, Grand Pitstop
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- 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!
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!
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'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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 member of an off-road race truck team, I received a western weld kit for free about 15 years ago. I’ve kept it in my truck since then, and have put in about 20 plugs on my own tires and random people’s tires that needed help. I’ve never had one fail, and don’t even think twice about whether or not they may leak. Install, inflate, and forget about it. They have never let me down.
Thanks for sharing.
Looking back to this video today, thanks to having a tire issue this past weekend. I had a tire losing air on my SUV even after filling, so I brought it in for repair.
The tire tech showed me that I had 2 screws in the tire, and one was too close to the edge for them to repair. I should note this is a BJ's membership warehouse location, all they do are tires, the repairs are free, so they are not earning commissions on selling new tires. I purchased the tires from them in 2020 and had a good run of some 60k miles since then, on tires they rotated every 8k miles for free. We planned on replacing the tires before next winter as they have been solid but nearing the tread wear indicators anyway. Being an AWD vehicle, 1 tire is not an option.
I purchased the new tires I wanted but they would not be in for at least 3 days, so I stopped for a Tire Slime plug kit and patched up the tire as a temporary solution.. Something people may not realize is WHERE to put the tire!
In your videos, if people are paying attention, the patched tire is on the rear for a reason!!
IF you must patch a tire, for safety, MOVE IT to a rear tire location!! If by chance the tire plug fails, and odds are it wont, but if you mathematically hit the bad luck lottery you will want that tire ON THE REAR and not a tire that steers!!
My wife drives this car daily as she travels for work, and I moved the plugged tire to a rear as it was just safer for her, until we can have four new tires installed tomorrow. Looking over your video again, Im buying the Westweld kit asap.
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 CZcams
@@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
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
Project Farm is the guy that everyone wants as a neighbor. Smart guy that would probably help anyone and has every tool known to man.
Thanks!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
*_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.._*
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!
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!
You are welcome! 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
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'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.
7:48 I didn't expect to see expert drifting in a Project Farm video! 👍
As a former automotive tech that has repaired thousands of tires, there is another company called safety seal That is as good if not better than westweld. A tip to make plugging a tire easier. Inflate the tire to proper pressure before plugging the tire. It offers resistance that allows the plug to go in easier. I never on my own personal vehicles used a plug as just a temp fix, they have always been permanent and I have been lucky in the sense that I never had leaked from the repair or further belt damage. I keep an entire safety seal kit in my truck along with a pump just in case I need a repair or someone else does.
Thanks for the feedback.
Safety seal is the best and they are the originator of tire plugs.
I only use safety seal. I've gotten 100s of thousands of miles on a single tire using safety seal in my semi tires. They have never failed even on huge holes from bolts.
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!
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
This man is an absolute animal!
I can’t even come up with the torture tests he puts tools through,he’s a genius...an evil genius!
Thanks for watching!
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!
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!
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
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.
Slime also makes a heavy duty kit with metal tools and the very sticky pumpkin colored plugs. I've used it on a steer tire on a big truck to get me to the tire shop and it held up to 110 psi for 30 miles. I keep it in the truck at all times. This is the most informative channel on Utube. A big thanks to Project Farm.
Thanks!
I have been using slime plugs for about 20 years. Learned the importance on a construction site 2 hours from home. Got so good at them we repair a screw/nail hole with out needing to add air
@@Hyundairobitdog That's pretty good. I'm on the construction sites too. makes me mad that they waste all the nails and bolts. I get out of the truck and walk where they want me to drive, my tires are 300 a piece and dont last very long. 50 bucks to patch one.
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 😂.
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!
As a tech, I have never seen a plug fail or even heard of it from anyone else ever.
Great information. Thank you!
I had a kit identical to the Westweld kit, but red box in my semi truck when I drove one. I would go pick up trailers at drop yards with flat tires, instead of waiting for a garage to come fix the tire and loose money waiting, I'd plug the tire, air it up then be on my way. I have traveled about a thousand miles on them and no issues, making money with the tire plugs and not loosing it while waiting. That has been over 20 years ago and still have it and use the kit.
Thank you!
“Let’s give this tire a hair cut.”
Well that’s a new sentence.
lol
Driftking projectfarm!!!! Man you're my hero I love a nerd who knows how to have fun
That was a LOT of fun!
@@ProjectFarm Fast and Furious: Project Farm Drift
I have been using the sticky rope version for decades. For simple nail/screw hole repair they have always lasted for the full service life of the tire. Fear of failure and need to rush the replacement of the tire is overblown.
Thanks for sharing.
A good trick for the slime plugs is heat them a little bit with a lighter. They become stickier after applying heat. Project Farm keep up the good work sir!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the feedback.
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
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
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!
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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 once took my '92 Porsche 968 to Sebring on four Dunlop Star Spec tires that all had at least one rope plug, and drove the track all weekend long. No pressure loss, no failures. Sebring is mostly a concrete track and considered one of the harshest on tires and suspension. I've installed hundreds of rope plugs for myself, family, friends, and customers. I've had great success with them and really trust them.
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My dad really likes your Suburban ..He once owned a 1976 GMC Suburban from '76 to'88
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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.
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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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 👍
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!
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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 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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Man I just love this guys stuff. There isn’t one video I haven’t liked.
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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
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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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.
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.
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 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
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I have put tire plugs in my tires for decade's and never once had a problem. This guy is the best on CZcams for what he does.
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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 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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WHAT AN AMAZING TEST, FANTASTIC! THANK YOU . I GOT SO FRUSTRATED TRYING TO PLUG A TIRE ON MY TRUCK 16-INCH TIRE, I BROKE IT DOWN AND PUT A PATCH OVER THE WHOLE! I CAN'T BELIEVE THE AMOUNT OF WORK YOU WENT THROUGH TO MAKE THIS TEST, WOW!
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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
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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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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.
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I have the slime kit (that comes in plastic case, but uses the same exact tools) and used it a several years ago to install 3 plugs into a fairly new tire. It worked well, and those plugs never leaked over the life of the tire. The only uncomfortable part using it is the amount of pressure you have to apply onto those plastic handles, which is the only thing preventing a “spear” from shooting into your hand. The entire time i was worried about the plastic handle breaking which would send the metal tool directly into my palm. I just got a new car, and that kit has to be at least 6 years old now. The mere thought of the plastic handles having gotten brittle over time has me looking for a new kit to keep in the car. I noticed at Advanced Auto, Slime has a “professional” kit now with all metal handles. I’m thinking a $40 purchase (even if i never have to use it) is worth it, just to have confidence in the tool. My hands are what pays the bills.
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I revisited this video after struggling horribly with one of those slime type kits (not slime brand, but same plastic handle) and just got myself (well, technically my wife) the dynaplug. Your concern is the same thing I was thinking and I don't know if it was the cold or just and old/deteriorated rubber strip but it was horrible to get it in. I plugged a tire last year and it was no where near that complicated (also, was in the middle of summer and working under the sun, so heat helped I'm sure) I wasn't sure if the tool would break or if I'd pull something.
There's another comment here that mentions that the scenario you feared happened to a friend of theirs, so yeah, stay safe.
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 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!
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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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.
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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👍🙂
This guy has a GREAT analytical brain. PF videos are the very best on CZcams. Bravo again
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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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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?
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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.
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.
I've always used basic kits like the Slime. Only difference is I always use the brown butyl plugs over the black. Never had an issue. Thanks for all you put into these tests !
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I used the Rhino USA brand plug kit on my mid size SUV about 3 months ago and it hasn't leaked since. About 2 weeks later I used it on my sister-in-laws hatchback with some rubber cement and it hasn't leaked either.
The brown plugs are the best
I use the slime plug in my tire and forgot about it a little over two years before it gave out. I was shocked it lasted that long. I should check out those brown plugs, thanks for the heads up.
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’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!
As a tire repair man I've installed a lot of plugs. A side cutter works great for pulling the nails and cutting the plug afterwards. It is much easier to install a plug in an inflated tire. They are really amazing how well they work. If hole is big you can use multiple plugs.
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This is by far the best video. Great job guys!
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 👍
I know how much effort it is to put these plugs in... another truely epic test!
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You truly do go above and beyond awesome video as always
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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).
I've used cheap rope style plugs and have never had one fail. I've had them stay in tires for 5+ years and 10s of thousands of miles. I do try and purchase the largest thickness plug I can find. I also buy single use rubber cement .5oz containers that I use when needed. Rubber cement is vital and it always dries out if you let it sit for months between plugging, as I always do. I just did a plug this weekend in my wife's brand new tires. She picked up a roofing nail. That plug will last until her tires wear out.
IMO, you dont' need these fancy inserters/tools. They cheap kits work. Use rubber cement on the reamer and plug as lube which then sets up as an adhesive when it dries. Thanks for your work. Love the channel.
Yes the glue does work as a lube, but I've pushed them in dry and they still work.
I always try and use the rubber cement but I’ve done plenty without and it doesn’t ever seem to make much difference. In my mind it makes me feel better though.
@@jimyeats I bought a cheap $15 repair kit, like the Slime, probably 25 years ago. I buy the replacement "gewey worms" for less than $5 when I run out. I've never used the adhesive since the first tube that came with the kit ran out. Four cars in the family and never had an issue with a plug repair. When the temperature is below 50 deg. F and I'm doing a repair at home, I heat the worm with a heat gun to get it nice and sticky just before it's inserted.
@@chrisgraham2904 Props for fitting “worm”, “sticky”, and “inserted” in a single sentence.
@@chrisgraham2904 Never used the Glue either and Never had a problem. I always buy the cheapest kits or plugs and the all have worked fine.
This is, WITHOUT QUESTION, one of the best channel's on CZcams. 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.
we must protect this man at all cost.
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I have used the Slime plugs for years. They have never failed me and have lasted the life of the tire everytime.
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I've used the Slime plugs. They work great. I have a few plugs in my tires that have lasted for years and thousands of km.
Thanks for sharing.