Where to get my tire plugged near me

A tire plug is a strip of leather covered in a rubber compound, which is inserted into the hole and typically seals on the inside of the tire.

How does a tire patch work?

A patch is a piece of rubber with an adhesive back that is stuck onto the inside of the tire. They’re typically stronger than plugs but require more work.

Note that there is also the tire plug-patch, which hybridizes both.

Factor #2: When They Can Be Used

When can you use a plug on a tire?

When choosing to plug or patch a tire, it often depends on the size of the hole and the location. Plugs are typically used after treading on a nail, screw or small puncture. Plugs are used on small holes away from the sidewall.

• Don’t plug your tire if it’s anywhere near the sidewall.
• Don’t plug your tire if it’s an irregularly shaped hole.
• Don’t plug your tire if it’s a large hole or thick nail.
• Don’t plug your tire if you’ve run the tire while it was flat for more than a mile, as this can mean that the sidewalls are damaged.
• Don’t plug your tire if there’s a bubble or bulge in the rubber on the sidewall.
• Don’t plug your tire if it’s bordering another repair.
• Don’t plug your tire unless you remove it from the wheel.

When can a tire be patched?

Tires are typically patched when the puncture is less than a quarter-inch in diameter, but it also depends on the location. Patches are better than plugs for bigger holes, holes closer to but not the sidewall and holes that aren’t completely straight. Note that if you’re looking to do tire sidewall repair, a patch will usually not cut it and you’ll likely want to replace the tire.

• Don’t patch the tire if it’s near the sidewall.
• Don’t patch the tire if it’s at a strange angle.
• Don’t patch the tire if it’s larger than a quarter of an inch.
• Don’t patch your tire if you already have damaged sidewalls.
• Don’t patch your tire if there’s a bubble or bulge in the rubber on the sidewall.
• Don’t patch your tire if there’s another patch in a nearby place on the tire.
• Don’t patch your tire unless you’ve removed it from the wheel and checked for other holes/issues.

Typically a patch will require a professional, where many owners may attempt to DIY a tire plug.

Factor #3: How Long They Last

How long does a tire plug last?

Companies claim that a properly installed plug can last seven to ten years or typically 25,000 miles, but that’s not the case if there isn’t a proper seal or if the plug hasn’t been properly installed.

How long does a patched tire last?

Like with plugs, patches are said to last from seven to ten years or for the rest of the life of the tire. Again, this tire may not last if the installation goes poorly or there are issues with the location of the hole.

Factor #4: The Safety of the Use

Is patching or plugging a tire safe?

Both the US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have their own safety standards for tire repairs. These standards must be upheld if the tires are to be considered safe after the repair. Best practice is to take the tire to a local expert and listen to their advice, as they will know when doing a repair like this is or is not safe. Doing a tire repair yourself is not advisable unless it is a very straight-forward situation.

There are other factors to figure in as well when you’re deciding between repairing or replacing your tires: If the condition of your tread is already poor, you may want to replace the tire, for instance. Tires should be frequently checked and replaced. Check out our inventory and call us to weigh your options.

The Best Tire Value Promise® Limited Warranty is provided for free as part of Les Schwab’s World Class Customer Service and is valid for the original purchaser of the new passenger and tubeless light truck tires listed on the original invoice (“Covered Tire(s)”).

Whatever the road throws at you, from potholes to nails or other road hazards, you have peace of mind protection that we will repair or replace your Covered Tire for its remaining value under the terms of this Best Tire Value Promise® Limited Warranty. Our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of your Covered Tires.

Les Schwab provides tire protection for Covered Tires with non-repairable damage due to normal road hazards (“Tire Protection”). If a Covered Tire is eligible for Tire Protection, you are entitled to one of the exclusive remedies listed below. Normal road hazards are unexpected contact of a Covered Tire with objects on the road that are not a normal part of the road surface, such as rocks, nails, potholes, unexpected debris, or glass

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES: If a Covered Tire is eligible for Tire Protection, fails to conform to the limited warranty for tread life, or fails due to defects in manufacture or materials, Les Schwab will provide at its election one of the following exclusive remedies:

A. If a Covered Tire eligible for Tire Protection incurs non-repairable damage during the first 25% of tread wear, Les Schwab will replace it free of charge. After the first 25% of tread wear, Les Schwab will provide a pro-rata adjustment consistent with section (C).

B. If a Covered Tire wears to a tread depth of 2/32nds before the mileage indicated in the limited warranty for tread life, Les Schwab will make a pro-rata adjustment based on the original purchase price, excluding Federal Excise Tax, multiplied by the pro-rata adjustment. The pro-rata adjustment is 100% less miles of service divided by the mileage indicated in the limited warranty for tread life.

C. If a Covered Tire fails due to defects in its manufacture or materials during the first 25% of tread wear, Les Schwab will replace it free of charge. After the first 25% of tread wear, Les Schwab will make a pro-rata adjustment based on the original purchase price, excluding Federal Excise Tax, multiplied by the pro-rata adjustment. The pro-rata adjustment is the percentage of remaining tread down to 2/32nds. Except as set forth in section (B), a tire worn down to 2/32nds tread depth is not a Covered Tire.

D. You may elect to receive an adjustment in the form of cash or a credit applied to the purchase of new tires at any Les Schwab Tire Center.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TREAD LIFE: The limited warranty for tread life does not cover services, damage or wear due to any of the following: misuse or abuse, misalignment or tires out of balance, over or underinflation, repairs, off road use or use on unpaved roads, use on commercial vehicles, campers, or trailers, excessive loading, vehicle accidents, or tire contact with curbs, poles, garbage bins or other similar items on or off the road surface.

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