In this video I will show you how to parch a tire in an emergency. What kind of emergency? You're on the road, you get a flat, and don't have a spare or don't have a full sized spare on an all wheel drive vehicle. You can pick up these patch kits just about anywhere, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Harbor Freight, Parts stores, etc. for under $5-10. If you have one of these and access to an air compressor, such as at a gas station, or even a bike pump, you can get your tire road worthy again to get you home and to the tire shop for a proper repair. Why do you use these only in emergency? Well because there have been cases where the nature of some punctures separates the plys of the tire and allows air and moisture to get between them. When this happens, the layers may separate and cause a catostrophic tire failure, which may cause an accident. A proper patch involves a plug that goes through like this, as well as an adhesive patch that sticks to the inside of the tire. These must be installed with the tire off the rim. That being said, you now know the risks of this type of patch. The benefits: Cheap Convenient Fast May last the life of the tire in some cases I personally have one in one truck tire and have for 2 years, putting over 16,000 miles on it. I also have had a plug blow out 15 minutes down the road and everywhere in between. Your mileage may vary, but this should really be used in emergency situations only so you can get to a tire shop as soon as you can. Treat it like you would a spare tire and get your tire fixed or replaced properly as soon as you can. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjbqOWhmIpI