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natefz6
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PostPosted: 10:12 - 28 Mar 2014    Post subject: Stop and Go Plugs? Reply with quote
So after having a very slow puncture about a month ago i re-inflated the tyre and the pressure has been OK.

This morning I noticed a nail in it which I think may be the cause Smile

So back to the question, Stop and go plugs. How easy? How good? worth while or just try to find a shop that will plug it, although I don't fancy my chances in London town.


Edit:Reading this it looks like they are only temporary Sad

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stop-Go-Workshop-Tyre-Plugger-Kit-Tool-25-Plugs-/141121372891?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20db7d42db

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Michaeljf
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PostPosted: 10:18 - 28 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have this version - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stop-Go-Pocket-Tyre-Plugger-Kit-/130549625764?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e655d33a4

Had no problems with it so far and have plugged 2 different tyres now.

I could be wrong but I think it is the same kind of plug that a tyre repair company would use rather than the strips of rubber and vulcanising glue?

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Robby
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PostPosted: 10:37 - 28 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like you're in Brixton/Kennington. FWR in Kennington are a very good tyre shop, so they should be able to plug it for you if you want a shop to do it.

Otherwise you could try Watling tyres down in Catford.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 11:49 - 28 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Michaeljf wrote:
I could be wrong but I think it is the same kind of plug that a tyre repair company would use rather than the strips of rubber and vulcanising glue?l

No, a proper plug has a much bigger head and is pushed out from the inside, and is used with vulcanising solution.

The stop-and-go mushrooms are intended as a temporary fix, but in my head "temporary" means "until it leaks again or the tread runs out". Whistle

One of them has (when used with vulcanising glue) completely sealed a leak for me that two attempts with the "rubber worms" type failed on. I'd recommend them on that basis.

If you just want something that'll seal it until you get get a proper plug in then spend £5 on a cheap "worms" kit from China.
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natefz6
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PostPosted: 14:10 - 31 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers all I will give FWR a go at the weekend, I have found out I will be doing some Motorway miles soon 60 odd a day so would prefer a pro to do it.
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