Plugs are NOT repairs! How to REALLY repair an earthmover tyre

In this video Operations Director, Derek Adams, talks about the misconception that plugging a tyre is a type of repair.

Plugging is a temporary measure, a type of triage. It can help to get a machine moved or to a safe location. At that point, the tyre should be removed and thoroughly inspected.

If the damage is only minor, a cold cure patch can be applied to the tyre on-site. If the damage is more considerable (but repairable), the tyre should be taken to a controlled environment and repaired via vulcanisation.

T&C Site Services are the UK's number 1 independent earthmover tyre specialists. We maintain and manage earthmover and OTR tyres throughout the UK to the highest standards. Our knowledge, skills and systems enable our customers to maximise their tyre’s life and minimise their cost.