r/CarsAustralia • u/juicyman69 • 1d ago

🔧🚗Fixing Cars Which size plug?

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I just removed the middle screw from my tyre. Do I plug it, temporarily, with the small one on the left or the big one on the right?

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u/TrumpisaRussianCuck 1d ago

Wasn't sure I was on the right subreddit for a second there

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u/BraveEggplant8281 1d ago

I had to read the context too, was about to look for a 'rookie' meme

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u/42SpanishInquisition Ford Fairlane V8 1d ago

go big or go home :p (screw is quite deep, so I would pick the longer one as their diameters appear to be not too dissimilar)

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u/Novidforme 1d ago

Neither if you can. Best to have it inspected internally and repaired professionally Plugs are just for emergency use.

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u/juicyman69 1d ago

This is an emergency. I'll plug it so I can get home and take it to Bob Jane T-Mart tomorrow.

"At Bob Jane T-Marts, we'll look after you."

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u/aussie_miccy 1d ago

Depending on what Bob Jane you go to they might not even repair it since some follow the policy of not repairing a previous repair, even if it’s a quick outside plug to get you home.

Source; I used to work at a Bob Jane before moving to truck tyres. If they do refuse you, just take it to a smaller shop and they’ll probably do it, Bob Jane is way to particular about what repairs they will and won’t do

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u/juicyman69 1d ago

Oh. Interesting. Thanks for the tip.

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u/HudeniMFK 1d ago

Tell them you ran over the plug.

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u/visceralintricacy Kia Stinger GT 1d ago

It just fell right in there doc. It was a million to one.

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u/mr_j_12 1d ago

Pull the wheel offand take it in to get done properly.

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u/CookieMuttley 1d ago

Thank god I read on I thought for a minute the word anal was gunna pop up 😬