Nails, screws and other debris on the road are bad news for your tires. Many people rely on an auto mechanic or garage to repair a punctured tire. In many cases, plugging a hole in a tire is something you can do yourself. Tire puncture kits are available at the auto parts store. Plugging a hole in the tire will only take a few minutes.
Locate the hole in the tire. The tire may still contain a nail or a screw. Mark the hole with a piece of masking tape, and remove the screw or nail with pliers or a vise grip.
Push the tire repair tool into the hole a few times to roughen up the hole's edges. The repair tool looks like a round file with a handle.
Center the tire plug on the repair tool. The plug is about four inches long and looks like a tar worm. Place the plug on the hole to be repaired so it is centered.
Push the plug and repair tool firmly into the hole. Leave 1/2 inch of the plug sticking outside of the hole.
Trim the plug excess with a utility knife. Add air to the tire to bring it up to the appropriate level.
