HOW TO PLUG A FLAT TESLA TIRE (OR ANY TIRE) IN AN EMERGENCY

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This video details an emergency tire plug repair performed on a Tesla during a road trip. The reviewer encountered a nail in their rear tire and, unable to find an open tire shop on a Sunday, attempted a DIY plug. The process proved significantly more difficult than depicted in online tutorials, requiring substantial force and eventually assistance from an America's Tires employee. Key takeaways include the importance of a tire plug kit for emergencies, the difficulty of the repair on rear tires due to limited leverage, and the advice that medium-sized nails can often be left in the tire for a slow leak to reach a repair shop. The reviewer also highlights the value of tire warranties, especially for expensive EV tires, and notes that Tesla vehicles lack a spare tire, making such emergency repairs crucial.