DIY Tyre Repair - Plug & Patch

[Bruza]

It had been a long time since I had done a tyre repair, apart from a couple of plugs, so after checking a slow leak and finding a puncture, thought I would do a plug and patch, and to familiarize myself before a trip.
Wanted also to test out a bead breaker I had made for the Kangaroo Jack, and take a few pic's to share.

First pic is of the offending screw.
Mark the area around the puncture so you don't lose it.

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Seeing it's a screw, simply screw it out.

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For a plug the first thing to do is file or ream the hole out with the supplied rasp, twisting as you do.

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Then thread the plug onto the needle half way and insert about two thirds of the remaining length into the hole.
Edit: If you don't want to lose air have your needle already threaded and ready to insert.

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Then cut off, leaving a few mills.

So far there is still air in the tyre, so just add air to the correct pressure to keep you going until you get to a repair shop, or your camp for the night, to repair with a patch.
In this case I will continue the repair in the shed.

Edit: I have been informed that plugging may do more damage to the tyre belts and may not be legal in some states, and also 'why bother if I am going to patch it anyway'.
My reasoning was; this tyre is getting near its 'use-by' anyway. (a spare-spare)
I wanted to simulate a possible scenario.
I think 'it had a screw in it, now it has a plug' (and patch)