Slime 22038 Compact Tire Plug Kit with Storage Handle

• Tools store inside reamer plugger handle
• Comfort T-handle is designed for easy use
• Kit includes plug tools and rubber cement
• Also, includes extra-strong tire repair strings
• Designed to get you off the road safely

This is a nice compact kit that I hope I never need... but as the Boy Scouts say .... "Be Prepared"!

Like others here I was confused by the two apparently "extra" tools; I had expected only a cleaner & a plug inserter. I shot the company an e-mail and got this prompt reply:

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1. The Needle that is open at the very top of the eye - to be used per the directions on auto tires.

2. The Needle that is open along the side of the eye - to be used with ATV tires as per the directions (this type of needle would get caught on the steel belts of an automotive tire, and works much better with an ATV type tire.)

3. The Needle that is completely closed is to be used like the #1 needle able, BUT once the needle is strung, it would be inserted ALL the way into the tire and pulled out half way; then cut off. (Same basic function, just really a matter of preference)

We included all three of these so that the option that you are familiar with and/or most comfortable with are available.

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So I am only going to keep the regular inserter and the rasp with the kit which I think will leave room in the handle for all the gear with no left-overs (I'm traveling right now so am not 100% sure on that but think it should work).

Jim

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I used this plug in my rear tire of Ducati Supersport. First I wasn't sure if it'll work and as other users suggested that the enclosed instruction is poor. You have to do the guess work on the tool to use for inserting the plug, I had no luck with open eye, be careful in using that because it may damage the tire surface around the reamed area of the tire...I quickly moved to close eye for inserting the plug.

I like it because the price is very reasonable, compared to others I've researched on the internet...similar products cost $25+. I bought 3 of them, two for my other colleagues...buying in 3+ will save you on shipping at Amazon, so make sure you check with others before placing the order to save on shipping.

I have more than 100 miles on the plugged tire, and is more than 3 weeks now...the plug is still holding up. I must've lost about 4 psi of air since I plugged it but I guess that is normal for air to leak in 3 weeks.

Other thoughts: I was lucky this time because I plugged it in my garage so I was able to use my cycle pump, if the flat has to be fixed on the road then make sure you also carry some sort of portable hand pump (or nitrogen) so you can reach the nearest gas station with limited air in the tire.

Update 091409: After using this plug for one year, I want to let the readers know that that the tire has more than 2k miles on it since it was plugged. From time to time, I worry and think about replacing the tire but looks like the plug is holding up and there is no leakage in the tire.