[Wingnut]

Another Wingnut Survey

 

[Ken in NJ]

Your fast becoming the "Ray Combs" Or "Richard Dawson" of MTF


And the Survey SAYS ??

 

[tractorkid94]

I've plugged many tires with great results. :thThumbsU

 

[urednecku]

I've plugged many tires with great results. :thThumbsU

ME, TOO!!
I started plugging many years ago, and can't remember any major problems with them. AND, I can plug in less time than it takes to dig the jack out to change the tire. Don't get near as dirty or sweaty, either.

 

[savageactor7]

In the past I've plugged tires with good results.

 

[DLF_IN]

Unless it is a 2ply tire, plugs have always worked for me.
Dave

 

[Ingersoll444]

You need to add. "Put in a tube"

 

[Tractor-Holic]

I "tube" lawn tractor tires usually,myself..

I must be doing something wrong, because when I try using plugs or "tiger tails" in lawn tractor tires it doesn't work 90% of the time,or the tire keeps "ripping" a bigger hole in itself every time I push the tool through with the plug on it (2 ply??)--I dont have any issues plugging car or truck tires.....anyway,I get most of my flats from dry rotted sidewalls than punctures..they should make tubless tire liners like they used to have for cars in the 60's for 12" tractor tires..if there were a way to seal up dry rot cracks I'd never have to buy a new tire,most of the ones that wont hold air now have excellent tread..and tubes cost a lot more than they used too!..

 

[Maplekid]

I always plug them it is fairly easy. One time it was hard when i had to plug the tire on a 6 wheeler.

 

[Steevo]

I agree with Ingersoll444, "put a tube in it" is another viable option.

 

[bontai Joe]

I am assuming that we are talking low speed off road tractor tires? I' plug, or patch if at all possible. I've had really good luck plugging nail holes in car tires as well.

 

[PristineGardens]

On my ride-on one of the tyres is tubed and the other 3 un-tubed....since squirting some 'puncture' free gel into them all, had no problems with either of them.

Though, as mentioned in a previous thread of mine...some people have had issues with this gel rusting the rims...

So tubed or un-tubed...not really fussed, long as the gel's in

 

[saskman49]

Tubes all the way. I am not even waiting on my 2320 it has tubes in the rears because of the calcium but I am get the fronts done as well. Had too many flats on the turfs I had on one nameless LT and I don't waste my time anymore.

 

[KHodges]

I voted on patching the tire from inside, but I'd have to say "it all depends".

If I hated the tires, looking for an excuse to get different ones, I'd say 'replace the tire' (and I'd probably be running over glass, nails and anything else I could find )

If they were brand new, and it was a tiny hole like a thorn would do, I'd use "Slime".

If they were worn a bit, but I couldn't quite afford new ones yet, then I'd patch, plug or tube them.

 

[G-1]

Anybody remember this post:

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showpost.php?p=607025&postcount=17

Anybody want to change their vote?? :swow:

 

[rscurtis]

"Green slime" and fix-a-flat are two entirely different animals, and should have been considered such for the purpose of the poll. When I had my rental business I used tire sealant extensively, both as a repair and a preventive. Rims always looked like new inside. I would never consider using FAF- that's what gives you those nasty looking rims.

 

[scrat2]

I usually plug 'em if it's not a real big hole. Otherwise, they get a tube.

 

[awd]

We're not talking high speed here gang... plug kit is the way to go.

Two minutes and you're on your way IF you have 4 ply tires.

Two ply tires are iffy for plugs and require internal patch or tube.

Regardless, NO SLIME or comparable mung. Lost a set of wheels to slime rot.

 

[Kbeitz]

You need to add. "Put in a tube"

I vote also for the tube...

 

[Dude11]

Myself--tubes.With that said;Ever took a tire (any tire car,truck,etc.) to a tire repair place?? They remove,and patch hole.Kinda tells it all,huh??