A plug is classified as an "emergency" fix only! It is designed to be a
quick repair to get you back on the road quickly. It is "temporary" and must
be replaced by an inside patch as soon as practical. If the hole is near or
on the side wall, and cannot be patched, the tire must be discarded. A plug
may work in that scenario but it will surely fail. You would be surprised at
how many kids in a tire shop are completely ignorant of the fact.
Experienced tire guys and shop owners know the difference but usually take
advantage of a traveler and "plug" because it is quick and CHEAP! (i.e.,
they can make a quick buck and 99% of the public don't know the difference).
Since you are traveling it is doubtful they will ever see you again. It is
quite a different story if you are a loyal customer and they know you.
Never, ever, leave a flat "plugged"! YMMV, -Elon
Original Message
Jon Wennerberg
(Snip . . .) So -- a few miles down the road we stopped for lunch and to
have the tire patched -- and the shop simply plugged the hole -- from the
outside.
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