Good affordable tire patch kit?

I’m referring to the patches and tools that tire technicians use. I just want to get some experience using these things. I’m aware that it’s cheap to get a tire repaired.

I found one from Tech brand, but it’s about $1,150.

 

Is the patch enough, or do I also need a plug? Also, what patch size will fit all?

 

Good point. I didn’t think about that.

 

Thinking more on this, I just realized that it may be much easier to just carry a spare tire and the tools to replace a tire. Then later on when I have time, I can stop at a tire shop and pay $50 for the spare tire to be patched! It’s even possible it may cost less as there wouldn’t be any mount and dismount charges.

I should clarify that this would make sense for those with super singles as they need to fix a leaking or flat tire right away. I’m thinking about maybe switching to super singles some time in the future, mostly to be able to haul heavier loads posted on the loadboard.

 

That’s a good list. I think I’m going to go ahead and buy 2 long spoons and a wedge hammer, so I can finally be able to remove my tires or even rotate them if I have to.

When using a bead blaster or ether, do you have the air hose supplying air at the same time?