Slime 2040-A Tire Repair Plug Kit, Deluxe, Contains Strings, Tools and Glue, 11 pieces

4.7 | 11,860 ratings

Price: 7.17

Last update: 06-24-2024

About this item

The Slime 11-piece Deluxe Tire Plug Kit includes everything you need to plug up those nasty tire punctures
Use the ergonomic, pistol-grip handle reamer and plugger tools to clean the hole and insert the heavy duty tire strings (available in two sizes!).
Perfect for ATVS, wheelbarrows, lawn mowers and other tubeless off-road tires.
Slime's advanced performance Plug Bond prepares your tire plug for an easier repair.
Includes: (1) pistol-grip handle reamer, (1) pistol-grip handle plugger, (3) heavy-duty tire strings, (5) extra long tire strings, (1) tube of rubber cement

Product information

Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎Rain-X

Brand

‎Slime

Model

‎Tire Repair Plug Kit, Deluxe

Item Weight

‎5.9 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎1.5 x 6.25 x 10.5 inches

Country of Origin

‎China

Item model number

‎2040-A

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Manufacturer Part Number

‎2040-A

OEM Part Number

‎2040-A

Top reviews from the United States

Tyler Swinehart

Easy to use and durable

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024

Plug kit worked perfectly and is very simple to use

jessix

INEXPENSIVE SLIME TIRE PLUG REPAIR KIT DID THE JOB

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018

Tire plug repair kits vary in price and included parts. Years ago I bought one of the EXPENSIVE KITS, many parts in a durable plastic case for about $60.00. This SLIM KIT is one of the LEAST expensive ones, (~$8.00 ) but it has the parts necessary to accomplish a good plug repair in an emergency. It's small enough to fit in your glove compartment.

Somewhere along the line I learned that it's recommended to use RUBBER CEMENT when the plug is inserted. Other instructions say nothing about rubber cement. The first time I used rubber cement I realized it acted as a lubricant. The cement allowed the insertion tool, loaded with a plug, to place that plug 2/3rds of the way into the reamed hole. WITHOUT CEMENT I FOUND MYSELF FIGHTING TO GET THAT PLUG IN DEEP ENOUGH TO SEAL THE HOLE.

This convenient kit includes everything EXCEPT RUBBER CEMENT. There's no cutting blade or single edged razor either, but despite directions telling me to cut off the excess after the plug is seated, I've NEVER been able to cut a plug, excess or not. THESE PLUGS ARE ALMOST AS TOUGH AS THE TIRE BEING REPAIRED. After insertion I push some of the excess back into the hole until I feel everything is seated and well-sealed, making sure I don't dislodge the plug.

After doing several tire repair plugs over the years, I MODIFIED THE DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THE TASK easier for me. The rasp tool smooths off the hole but it would take me ALL DAY to make that hole large enough using a rasp or any hand held tool to take a sufficient plug. I use MICHELIN HIGH PERFORMANCE STEEL-BELTED RADIALS, multiple bias ply tires, GUARANTEED to last from 60,000 TO 90,000 MILES at sustained high speeds of 130 MPH. These are not the easiest tires to work with and plug as they are EXTRA STRONG.

I have to SQUISH the end of the plug with pliers to get it to fit through the slot of the insertion tool. Once it's in, I have to PULL THE PLUG THROUGH TO HALFWAY., where both ends are equal length I NEED TO USE MY PLIERS OR A WRENCH to grip the plug end to pull strongly enough to pull it halfway through.

This is where I improvise quite a bit. I'm a LITTLE OLD "CAT LADY". There's NO WAY I can push the insertion tool with the loaded plug 2/3rds of the way into the hole. The loaded insertion tool is ALWAYS 3X bigger than the reamed hole. Perhaps these high performance steel belted Michelin's are stronger than the average radial tire? I'm a loyal brand customer. My Michelin's have ALWAYS outperformed any other tire I've used over the years. The multiple radial plies PUSH BACK. To deal with this, I use my Milwaukee power drill after the reamer tool and increase the size of the bits UNTIL I CAN GET THE INSERTION TOOL TO ENTER THE HOLE WITH MODERATE RESISTANCE. I did a dry run the first time and I STILL HAD A PROBLEM pushing the insertion tool + plug deep enough. While I'll use a drill bit that looks up to TWICE THE DIAMETER of the reamer, the drilled hole DOES NOT LOOK APPRECIABLY LARGER. It eases the insertion of the tool very slightly but just enough to make it possible.

NOTE: ANY insertion tool from any kit is troublesome for me UNLESS i REAM OUT THE HOLE WITH A FEW SIZES LARGER DRILL BIT. Different insertion tools from different kits are all about the same standard size.

FOR THE FINAL INSERTION, after everything is adjusted properly, I added some old jeweler's glue. It was almost bubble gum thick so I wrapped the strand of half-set glue around the plug and the insertion tool and seated the plug to the 2/3rds point. Without using the glue as lubricant, I may have been pushing on that plug forever, even after I enlarged the hole. With the lubricant it took me only ~5 minutes of struggling to reach the advised plug depth. The cement I used WAS NOT RUBBER CEMENT, but it could be used on rubber as well as multiple materials. As I said, for me the glue acts only as a lubricant. If I didn't have this rubber-compatible cement I would have used DUCO CEMENT. After using lubricant the first time I'll never struggle to insert a dry plug again. THINNER PLUGS ARE AVAILABLE but they don't make the plugging procedure much easier. Maybe threading the insertion tool is less of a fight but using glue as a lubricant is essential for me and makes plugging tires a fairly easy procedure.

I would add a small tube of rubber cement into this kit. A sharp single edge razor could also fit if you've been able to cut excess from a plug. I prefer to tuck the ends in somewhat so any excess can be placed between the grooves of the tire.

For the price, this inexpensive Slime kit can't be beat. I've successfully plugged holes deemed "too big" in the instructions (I inserted a double plug for these) and I've plugged a hole approaching the sidewall after a professional Tire Repair service said it couldn't be done.

After I plug ANY tire, I NEVER use it as if it is OK. These plugs work well for spare tires to get you home. They will last well over the 100 miles recommended by the manufacturer. I NEVER exceed a speed limit with a plugged tire on my car. Plugs are to be used for temporary fixes or to buy you time to save up for replacement tires.

This review includes installation tips that make plugging tires easier - and safer in my opinion. I never had a plugged tire fail on me using this technique. The $8.00 SLIME KIT is inexpensive and WORKS JUST AS WELL as the fancy $60.00 kit.

jessix

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SMALL T-HANDLE TIRE PLUG KIT HAS EVERYTHING NEEDED TO PLUG A LEAK IN A PUNCTURED TIRE

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017

Great inexpensive kit if you're NOT a Little Old Lady trying to repair a 1/4" puncture near the sidewall of a HUGE SUV tire for the first time! The addition of a small tube of rubber cement to this kit makes insertion of the plug(s) easier as you don't have to push so hard to get the plugs in. I ordered this in addition to the professional kit I had for more than 5 years. The plugs in the older kit had exceeded their useful life and were slightly dried out and brittle but that didn't stop me from trying to use them and "practicing" before this kit arrived. The old professional kit came with too many plugs to use up in a person's lifetime, especially when there's a limited (5 year) shelf life. The OLD plastic case dried along with the plugs, leaving it with broken hinges and a few straight edge razor blades as the difference between spending $40 and spending less than $10 for comparable quality tools from the same company. Newer plugs and rubber cement included in the $10 kit make the repair job easier. I was NOT able to successfully cut the excess from the old or new plugs after installation using the SHARP razor blades from the Pro kit, making them unnecessary for me. The excess flattened after a few miles.

Using plugged tires to travel more than 100 miles is not recommended; keep speed under 50 mph, and don't patch sidewalls or holes bigger than 1/4". No professional would repair my EXPENSIVE BIG tire. TUBES for TUBELESS TIRES are no longer available.

After plugging my tire multiple times between the old expired $40 professional kit, and using this <$10 inexpensive kit, I made a final double- plug repair using the new plugs and the supplied rubber cement. With this repair I was able to use my SUV for over a year only adding air to the patched tire monthly. Both kits are made by the same company. At the end I injected a can of "Flat Tire Repair", but was unable to continue because THE VALVE HAD SPRUNG A LEAK. Time to replace the tire. Obviously the plugs work, even when one EXCEEDS the recommended usage.

The old expired plugs worked but not as well as the new ones from this kit. For my final and successful repair I used two new plugs at a time with the supplied rubber cement from this kit to plug a hole that was AT LEAST 1/4" in diameter located between the sidewall and the tread and drove longer than a year for many miles, rarely exceeding 50 mph. I exceeded the manufacturers recommendations and these plugs still worked well. The hole was over the maximum size for repair at 1/4" diameter; I was told the hole was in the sidewall by dealers who wouldn't or couldn't repair the tire for me. (It was at the junction of the sidewall and the tread). It was difficult to push old dry plugs through the cleaned hole at first but the rubber cement that came with this new kit and the fresh plugs made that hardest part of the repair easier.

I recommend this small plug kit even for Little Old Ladies attempting their first plug repair. If you get a flat far from home, call road service or change your tire. For reasonable leaks when close to or at home, use this plug kit to extend the serviceability of your damaged tire to keep your car in service for an indefinite period of time. It's best to keep to a reasonable speed if you have plugged an "R" or "Z" rated high performance tire. Be careful fixing holes over 1/4" and be extra cautious if the hole approaches or hits the sidewall.

Sonia

Fixs flat tires in a pinch, but not a magic fix

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024

This Repair Plug Kit is your handy roadside companion for small tire punctures. Easy to use and store, it offers a temporary fix for most car and motorcycle tires.

Pros: Compact, user-friendly, durable, cost-effective.

Cons: Not permanent, limited effectiveness for large punctures, no pressure gauge included.

Overall: Great for emergency repairs, but remember it's not a long-term solution. Best for prepared drivers who understand its limitations.

jmk63

Good, essential item for the car's trunk kit

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024

works fine - had to use it twice already due to crappy road hazards where I live. Kit worked just fine.

Sand Man

Bit of a struggle

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

This is the first time ever patching one of my own tires, and the kit worked well. Youtube has some "How to" videos on using this kit, and others, so there is plenty of info on how to successfully get up and running again. The only thing that some may not have is enough strength to use the tools on a leaky inflated tire. I worked on mine while the pressure was about 60 pounds, but persistence allowed me to prevail, and fortunately, plugged the leak perfectly without incurring any injuries.

Robert J. Koenn

Plugged that tire fine.

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024

We noticed our right rear tire was very slowly leaking a month ago and I found a small screw in it. I picked up this tire plug kit and did repaired it a couple of days later. The kit was very inexpensive and the tools included were very good, I had an older one not near as good. The plug went right in and two weeks we have had no leakage. Great price too and probably easier than getting a shop to patch it as well as much cheaper.

Horacio Garcia

Easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024

Good quality

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