How Long Can a Plugged Tubeless Tire Last?

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Tubeless tire plugs generally last for 3-5 months. If the damaged area starts leaking again, it will require re-repair or direct replacement. Tire plugging involves using an awl to insert a glue-coated rubber strip directly into the tire puncture, achieving a leak-stop repair. However, when dealing with minor damages, plugging requires some grinding and enlargement of the puncture hole, which significantly increases the size of the damage and reduces reliability. Therefore, tubeless tire plugs should only be considered as a temporary emergency repair method. When time and conditions permit, they should be promptly replaced with patch or mushroom plug repairs for better results and safer driving. Currently, there are multiple ways to repair tubeless tires, including mushroom plugs, tire plugs, self-sealing fluids, and internal patches. Among these, plugging is the simplest and quickest method to address punctures caused by nails, serving as an emergency repair solution.