How Long Can a Tire Repaired with a Mushroom Plug Last?

[NatalieRose]

There are various methods for tire repair, including cold patch, hot patch, plugging, and mushroom plug, among which the mushroom plug repair offers better and more durable results. If properly repaired, as long as the tire is not punctured again, the mushroom plug repair can last until the tire is worn out. However, compared to other repair methods, the mushroom plug is relatively more expensive. More details are as follows: 1. As the name suggests, the mushroom plug repair involves using a rubber patch shaped like a mushroom. The technician locates the puncture from inside the tire, pushes the 'stem' of the mushroom through the hole, trims the excess part outside, and then secures the inner part with special adhesive. 2. The stem part of the mushroom plug serves as an external patch, while the inner part functions as an internal patch. This method is time-consuming and more expensive than standard tire repairs, but it provides superior and longer-lasting results.