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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Those are handy in a pinch. Because they aren't vulcanizing, and I've seen old ones leak, I wouldn't rely long term. Because his is a new tire, I'd want a vulcanized patch plug. But you can use it as a temporary fix for sure.
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I fully recognize this is sound advice - however, I'm something like 12/12 on lifetime success rate putting those rope patches in my own tires and friends/family.
One of them lasted me ~7 years until the tires were dead (also a very new tire that took a puncture). I've definitely had several others make it 5+ years.
And if it starts leaking? Grab another one from the trunk.