Best tubeless tire repair kits: plug holes without having to stick

There are a few good ways to avoid getting punctures – optimum tire pressures for the trail, better line choices, choosing the best tire for your riding conditions, sufficient sealant in the tire, and good bike handling. But sometimes, in spite of doing everything right, you just run out of luck and you’ll have to resort to a tubeless repair kit. We’ve tried and tested loads so you can skip straight to the best tubeless tire puncture repair kits out there. Whatever your budget or your maintenance skill level, these easy-to-use kits and tyre plugs will get you back on the trial as quickly and efficiently as possible. Don’t forget that you’ll still need a mountain bike mini-pump too! How to set your tyre pressure How to choose the best line Best mountain bike tyres: all-rounders and terrain-specific rubber 1. Weldtite Tubeless Repair Kit Great value for money if you’re new to fixing tires by plugging them. Weight: 70g | Rating: 9/10 Reasons to buy: Great value, does the job Reasons to avoid: Not the most glamorous brand or exciting packaging. With a lightweight and easy-to-carry box, Weldtite tubeless tire repair kit is great value for money. The box includes 5 tubeless repair strings, rasp and needle tools, knife, 5g rubber solution, sandpaper, and crayon. The tubeless repair strings are thin, super-sticky composite threads jammed into tyre casings with a mini fork-shaped plunger. Apart from the area around tire beads, repairs in most areas work really well and can be replaced later with a bigger and secondary plug, if needed. The rubber solution helps plugs stay put. You can also cut off any protruding plug tails to stop them ripping with friction from riding or braking. The blade included in this kit helps with the task, but you can also use it to cut the tubeless repair strings in half, to get more use out of the kit. Read the full review about Weldtite tubeless repair kit on MBR 2. Dynaplug Racer Tubeless Repair Kit You’ll love these if the normal plugs aren’t working well for you so far! Weight: 23g | Rating: 9/10 Reasons to buy: Offer a speedy fix, fancy setup Reasons to avoid: Rather expensive If your priorities are having a speedy and efficient ride, then Dynaplug Racer Tubeless Repair Kit is a must-have for you! Kit includes the tool itself with both standard and megaplug stainless steel insertion tubes, 2 x Megaplugs and 3 x soft nose standard plugs. Dynaplug punches brass-headed, impregnated, rubber plugs straight into damaged tyres to seal holes without the need for glue. Although, at £35, it is indeed quite pricey, the quick usage and efficient fix makes it all worth it. All you have to do is to push the spiky end through a damaged tire to deposit a tailed, coated repair plug, and it seals immediately. Normally, the usual tire plugs wriggle out of tires under braking forces, but Dynaplug’s brass plug tips are good at resisting that. Read the …Continue reading »