ARB 10000011 Speedy Seal 2 - Universal Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit For Car, Truck, RV, Jeep, ATV, Motorcycle, Tractor, Trailer. Flat Tire Puncture Repair Kit Fix Punctures and Plug Flats 50 String Plug

The media could not be loaded. Good quality metal handles that fit in your hand good so you can apply the pressure needed to install a tire plug.The ream and plug holder part of the tools are good quality steel and not cheap junk.Starting in the mid 80’s working for GoodYear tire and rubber company shops I know how to plug tires and I know what good tools are! This is the good stuff you are looking for to keep in your car or truck!I highly recommend this kit to anyone that is able to do the work of plugging their own tire to get them out of a jam.

I won't rehash all the glowing reviews about this sets' superior construction and content. I will say that both its handles survived multiple whacks with a drive hammer and survived. It is billed as a "4x4" repair kit for off road tires, but will also work quite well on passenger car tires.So here's my experience with a few pointers to make things easier.First after you gather all the tools, lube, cement (more on this later), pre-thread the rope plug through the needle, making sure you have 2 even length plug 'legs' bent upwards towards the handle. Locate the puncture, pre-lube the reamer and have at it per the instructions. You really will have to twist and drive the reamer past the tread belts. Although you can repair a tire on the car, you need so much leverage to drive the reamer, (and the plug needle) through the tread and tread belts, it will be difficult. I would estimate 50-75lbs of arm pressure is needed to push through. The tougher the tire (i.e. LT type tires with a lot of tread), the more you will have to push. Here's tip # 1; take advantage of the removable handle on the reamer (hex key supplied with kit), and attach just the tool shaft to your electric drill--instant ream job! Just don't overdo it!Now that you've rounded and trimmed off the puncture all the way through the tread, cord, and belts, use the reamer as a 'plug' to stop any additional air from escaping. Things go better with air pressure in the tire since it supports the tread around the 'target area', so don't let the whoosh of escaping air rattle you.Next, remove the reamer. Air will escape, but if you have about 20-25 PSI of air pressure left in the tire, you will have plenty of time to grab your loaded plug needle and put it in the hole. My first repair was rear tire on a sports car. Very limited working space=very little leverage. I could not drive home the plug. Tip #2. The solution was to coat the plug and needle with rubber cement(purchase separately as it is not supplied)(disclaimer: I think this was mentioned in a previous review-thanks). The cement acted as a lubricant, and while still difficult, I finally was able to drive the plug home. In my case, the kit-supplied lube was ineffective. It probably would have been different if I removed the tire however.Note: This is an "open eyelet" kit. The plug 'needle' has a open slot to facilitate its removal from the tire whilst leaving the plug in place. DO NOT rotate the needle when driving the plug into the puncture. You risk spreading/breaking the eyelet off the needle shank within the tire, or jamming up the eyelet with the twisted plug.Feel free to drive the plug all the way into the tire until the sliding cone stops your motion. NO fear of going too far. Put pressure on the sliding cone, holding it against the tire, while pulling the needle out. The plug is now perfectly seated in the puncture. Just trim the leftover exposed nub with a blade, leaving about 1/8" excess above the tread, so it can be further seated by the rolling tire.One final point, you really need to carry, or have access to, an air compressor or air pump to re-inflate your repaired tire. Otherwise driving on a severely under inflated tire is inviting a blow out.Like everything else, this kit has it's limitations. It probably won't work if you have impaled a railroad spike as you cannot 'double up' the plugs. Also, side wall repair is out-too much flexing. Same with angled punctures. However, when done properly, the self vulcanizing plugs should last the remaining life of the tire. Happy plugging!

I don't think there is anything special about this kit, but I am happy with it so far. It has easy-to-follow instructions. The tools seem sturdy enough. The case that comes with it fits nicely in the compartment under the floor of my 2007 Mazda3 hatchback.It takes some muscle to actually insert the plug into the tire and then extract the tool. If you are plugging a puncture in one of the vehicle's front tires, you can leave it on the car, but I can't imagine repairing a rear wheel while it's on the car. You wouldn't be able to find a good position to put enough force on the tool.I took my time and probably spent an hour fixing one of the front tires of my car just now. In comparison, I could have easily spent two hours at a tire shop and they probably would have conned me into buying a new tire. Therefore, I would estimate that this kit has already paid for itself. It comes with lots of plugs, probably enough to last me until cars become illegal.I will update this review if it turns out that I have any trouble with the plug. The instructions say that it is just supposed to be a temporary repair, but I am going to try my luck and see how long it lasts.

A tire repair kit is essential to carry on all offroad trips.Compared to other similar kits, this ARB kit is one of the best but does have some disadvantages.These plug kits will allow you to repair punctures by removing the foreign object, reaming the puncture hole to make room for a plug, and inserting a sticky self vulcanizing tire plug to seal the hole. These plugs work on the tread area of a tire, they are not meant to be used on the sidewall. You will be repairing the tire form the outside only, so it's not advisable to keep this as a permanent fix. For a permanent fix, the tire should be dismounted and the inside of the plugged hole should be treated with a bonding agent. The plugs included with this kit and similar products will get you back home or to a tire shop where you can get a permanent fix.Pros of this kit:------------------+ The best reamer and insertion tools available+ Tool shaft/needles are not powder coated (this makes them much more effective)+ Insertion tool includes a slider to hold the plug in when removing the tool+ Includes internal valve stem parts, something most other kits don't have+ Tire pressure gauge is ok, not great but not a total POS like most other kitsCons / Considerations:---------------------- The orange plastic case is big and bulky- Contents of the case rattle and make noise with vibration- Does not include extra insert tool or reamer blades/needles- Does not include complete valve stems like some other kits- More expensive than most other available kitsThe case is the main issue I have with this ARB kit, other cons are very minor. If this kit had a soft case that was smaller and didn't rattle, it would be the best kit available. The plastic case may not be an issue for you if you are keeping it in a trunk, more of an issue in a Jeep.Comparison to competing kits:----------------------------There are a number of other high quality tire repair kits available around this price point or lower, I have reviewed some of them also, but I'll share a little about each kit I am familiar with here and how they stack up.Power Tank's kit Power Tank KIT-8133 Tire Plug Kit has a far superior nylon roll case. It's smaller and does not rattle. The Power Tank tools are not as good as this ARB kit, and the tool shafts/needles are ridiculously powder coated.Safety Seal's kit Safety Seal 30 String Pro Tire Repair Kit has the best plugs. The case and kit is similar to this ARB kit but with steel tools instead of aluminum. Safety Seal has been making the best tire plugs for decades, get them as replacements no matter what kit you end up with.Rugged Ridge's kit Rugged Ridge 15104.51 Tire Repair Kit is less expensive and includes extra tips for the tools. The tools are decent quality, not powder coated. Has a similarly bulky and rattle-prone hard plastic case.Smittybuilt's kit Smittybilt 2733 Tire Plug and Seal Kit is very similar to the Power Tank kit. The Smittybuilt kit is currently available at half the price of the Power Tank or ARB kits. It has a zippered nylon case that is quiet, easy to carry and pack into your rig. Unfortunately, the Smittybuilt kit suffers from the same powder coated tool issues that the Power Tank kit has, and the insertion tool is also missing a slider. This kit is a very good value for the money.All of the kits mentioned above are good kits, any one of them will serve you well. It's nice to have so many good options available. I hope this will help you choose.