What are the pros and cons of using mushroom plugs for tire repair?

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Advantages of using mushroom plugs for tire repair: They ensure good airtightness, seal the puncture, block the passage, and provide double protection for the tire; they also prevent air leakage after the repair. Disadvantages of using mushroom plugs for tire repair: Using mushroom plugs is more expensive than conventional repair methods, involves more complex procedures, and takes longer. Additionally, during the repair, the expanded puncture to fit the standard size of the mushroom plug may damage the steel wires and cords inside the tire. Two types of tire repair methods: For internal repairs, the patch method is used. This involves separating the tire from the rim, sanding the damaged area inside the tire, cleaning the resulting debris, applying special tire repair glue to the damaged area and its surroundings, firmly pressing the repair patch onto the damaged area, and then applying another layer of glue. For external repairs, the traditional plug method is used. This involves enlarging the puncture hole with a sharp tool like an awl and then inserting a rubber strip coated with glue into the hole.