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Originally Posted by Tim Cullis
I suppose that *might* be the case with some plug-type solutions, but the mushroom head Stop 'n Go solution has proven to be reliable. I've used it on both motorbikes and 4x4s with the plugs remaining in place until the tyre eventually is replaced at end of life.
A puncture patch on a butyl rubber tube fixed with just glue often doesn't hold in hot climes. Ideally it needs to be vulcanised per the photo much higher up in this thread.
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I've had a Stop & Go kit on board for 10 years. The times I tried to use it, had some trouble. But I think it's me rather than the kit. Lent it to a friend to plug his GS tire ... he couldn't make it work either. Takes practice and proper technique me thinks. ??
I've had better luck with common "String" type rubberized/fiber plugs sold at auto parts stores (USA). I'm more used to these. With String Plugs you can sort of "custom" size the string (or strings) to match size of hole. TIP: Use a TON of rubber cement!
I've only done some rough Baja tracks with tire plugs fitted on Vstrom rear tire. Never caused problems. Rode tire down to nothing, plug held. Only had ONE plug leak in last 20 years ... pulled it out, replaced with another, all good.
Tested to 140 mph.

Tire nearly done ... plug holding. 70mph on this dirt road.
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