how to plug a tire using sticky string?

[HaulinAshe]

Please don't get me wrong, I'm in favor of using the Rubber Cement if it's available and not all dried up. But like most of those unexpected moments in my life, a little spit on the string gets the job done.

 

[dcarver]

It's easy to find glue sold separately. I always keep 2 unopened tubes with me when away from the home turf. As stated before, after opened, it will evap quickly. RJ, I get mine at Kragen.

 

[phroenips]

...a little spit on the string gets the job done.

That's what she said...

 

[Zorlac]

...a little spit on the string gets the job done.

That's what she said...

String? Pffft!

 

[fjrrider]

I highly recommend releasing all of the pressure in the tire first. This prevents the air pressure from the tire blowing the glue out of the hole before it has a chance to dry.I've done it with and without releasing the pressure and always leaked slightly without. I've had plugs last the whole lifetime of the tire when I release the pressure first.

What? I always recommend that you keep air pressure in the tire, especially when reaming out the hole. Actually the bigger the hole you ream the more air pressure you should leave in the tire, before you start reaming out the hole!

 

[n1acguy]

Never done a bike tire, but I've done a lot of light truck tires. I usually don't have any rubber cement. I have used the sticky string type of plug. Spit works.