The 10 Best Tubeless Tire Plug Kits for Your Mountain Bike

Tubeless tire technology has revolutionized the mountain bike experience. Traction and flat resistance increased greatly when we ditched tubes. Flats can still happen though but another great benefit to tubeless technology is the ability to quickly repair a flat on the trail with tire plugs. These little sticky ropes allow a rider to fix a flat in record time and without removing the tire. Here are ten plug kit options for every type of rider:

DYNAPLUG PILL

Dynaplug is a company that has focused on innovative and practical solutions to tubeless tire punctures since 1991. Not limited to bike tires, their tools and plug solutions can be used on virtually any type of tubeless tire, from ATVs and motorcycles to cars, trucks, and tractors. The Dynaplug Pill is claimed to be the original self-contained tire repair kit, packing creative and meaningful design into a minimalist and easy-to-use solution for tire punctures out on the trail. As the name suggests, the kit comes in a pill-shaped package that’s machined from 6061 aluminum and can hold five of Dynaplug’s loaded plug-insertion tubes. These unique tire plugs have a soft, nonabrasive brass tip that locks them in place without damaging the wheel, and the hardened stainless steel insertion tube makes getting the plug into the puncture quick and easy. The insertion tubes are also reusable; all you have to do is load them back up with another plug from Dynaplug. The Pill kit also comes with a handy air-stopper to minimize air loss while you prep your plug and a small micro knife to trim any excess material, all fitting in the self-contained kit.
Price: $64
Contact: www.shop.dynaplug.com

CRANKBROTHERS CIGAR TOOL PLUG KIT + CO2 Head

Aptly named after its cigar-like shape, the Crankbrothers Cigar Tool plug kit is a self-contained tire-plug kit to keep your wheels turning deep in the backcountry. The mounting bracket bolts to any standard bottle-cage mounts and sleekly integrates into your bike’s frame so you don’t have to carry any extra tools in your pockets. The storage case is made from aluminum to make it lightweight and durable, and the polished top cap integrates the plug tool and a threaded insert to store a CO2 cartridge while the kit is mounted to the bike. Conveniently, the CO2 storage doubles as a handle and keeps the whole kit streamlined. Crankbrothers also includes their Klic CO2 adapter (Presta valve only) to let you easily reinflate your tire after making a repair. The Cigar Tool plug kit comes with five standard tire plugs, though a CO2 cartridge is not included.
Price: $30
Contact: www.crankbrothers.com

WTB TCS ROCKET TIRE-PLUG KIT

WTB’s TCS Rocket tire-plug kit is the Marin County, California, brand’s solution for flat tires out on the trail and comes with some unconventional features that make it stand out. The metal Rocket anchor rotates once pushed into the tire and stays in the puncture after you apply the plug, which then holds the plug in place and physically prevents the plug from pulling back through. When you go to replace the tire, you simply pull the plug and anchor through the inside, and the anchor can be reused. The “extra hand” stopper feature, which is built into the cap of the plug kit, can be pushed into the puncture to temporarily stop air loss while prepping the tire plug and create a more uniform hole for a better plug seal. The TCS Rocket kit is machined from 6061 aluminum alloy, can hold four of WTB’s Rocket anchors, and has space for fifteen 1.5mm-diameter tire plugs.
Price: $45

Contact: www.wtb.com

MUC-OFF PUNCTURE PLUG REPAIR KIT

Appropriately named the Puncture Plug repair kit, Muc-Off’s solution for punctured tires out on the trail is a simple and straightforward one. The small and compact kit features a two-in-one plug tool and tire reamer to make sure punctures are uniform and have the best chance of plugging. The bright-pink tool has a T-shaped handle to give you more control and leverage to make plugging thick downhill tires easy, but the kit is still compatible with almost all mountain, road and gravel tubeless-tire setups. Muc-Off includes an impressive 10 tire plugs with the repair kit (five thin plugs and five thick plugs) to fix a range of punctures, and it comes with a compact carrying case that can easily be thrown in a pocket.
Price: $16
Contact: www.us.muc-off.com

PARK TOOL TPT-1

Park Tool’s TPT-1 (Tubeless Tire Plug Tool) is a simple, effective, and compact piece of kit that lets you quickly repair a puncture while fitting it in your pocket or pack. The tube is built from a durable and lightweight plastic, while the threaded alloy cap and plug tool are shaped to let you easily insert the plug into the tire. There’s also a unique sliding rubber-plug retainer on the shaft of the tool that holds the tire plug and prevents it from being pulled back out as the tool is removed from the tire. Park Tool’s TPT-1 comes with five vulcanized rubber plugs, which are conveniently stored in the tube and can be used on almost any tubeless bike tire system.
Price: $37
Contact: www.parktool.com

FIX MFG WHEELIE WRENCH X DYNAPLUG

Based out of sunny Southern California, Fix MFG may not be the biggest name in the industry, but they make some clever and innovative solutions for both mountain bikes and snow sports to make trail-side repairs quick and easy. The Wheelie wrench is their go-to piece of kit that contains all the necessary tools you need to fix your bike, but it now comes in a version with an added bonus: a Dynaplug tire-plug tool. The proprietary storage solution integrates into the multi-tool and is able to hold/store a single Dynaplug without any additional tools or hardware, though the kit does not come with any included Dynaplugs. Along with the tire-plug tool, the Wheelie Wrench X Dynaplug multi-tool comes with 14 integrated tools, including 2mm through 6mm hex bits, a T25 Torx bit, and a tire lever. Like with many of Fix MFG’s other products, the Wheelie wrench is compatible with their Payload Pocket carry solution, which is their innovative line of belts and accessories that allow you to seamlessly carry your tools.
Price: $50
Contact: www.fixmfg.com

BLACKBURN PRO PLUGGER REPAIR KIT

Blackburn’s Pro Plugger tire repair kit builds on the success of Blackburn’s original lightweight Plugger kit, incorporating a CNC-machined alloy construction and tire-plug storage into an integrated and streamlined piece of kit. One side of the component contains the proprietary Plugger tool, while the other end unscrews to become a valve-core tool. The kit also includes a rubberized tool holder that uses a strap and zip-ties to attach the Pro Plugger to your bike’s frame, whichever you prefer. It comes with five of Blackburn’s proprietary double-wrapped plugs, with the ability to hold five refills in the body of the tool.
Price: $45
Contact: www.blackburndesign.com

LEZYNE PRO TUBELESS KIT

Lezyne’s Pro tubeless kit is the component and accessory brand’s take on a comprehensive tubeless tire repair kit that includes almost everything you need to get you back on the trail. Contained in a lightweight and compact aluminum housing, the Pro tubeless kit cleanly integrates a plug-insertion tool, a plug-retention tool (allows the tire to hold air while you prepare your plug), a valve-core remover/Presta CO2 adapter, stainless steel micro-knife, and 10 tire plugs (five 1.5mm and five 3.5mm). The micro-knife lets you easily trim away any excess plug material that can catch on the trail and pull the plug out and lets the tire roll smoothly. At just 19.6mm by 113mm, the Pro tubeless kit easily fits in your pocket or in your riding pack.
Price: $40
Contact: www.ride.lezyne.com

STAN’S DART TOOL

Stan’s DART (Dual Action Repair for Tubeless) system is a unique offering and aims to solve some of the issues associated with traditional tire plugs. Using a proprietary laser-cut woven material and sonically welded plastic tip, the DART creates a chemical reaction with Stan’s (or other latex-based) sealant that creates both a mechanical and chemical seal, and forms a permanent airtight bond. The strong and flexible material contours to different-sized punctures and cuts to maximize the surface area and allows it to be used on almost any part of the tire, including near the bead. The DART tool itself is small and compact at a claimed 15 grams, designed to be durable and easy to use. The ergonomic design helps with precise DART placement, and the rod that pushes the plug into the tire is made of carbon to keep the tool strong, lightweight and corrosion-resistant. There is also a built-in valve core remover in the handle that makes it easy to top-up on sealant. Stan’s also offers its Incredible Dart Tool and handlebr mount bundle that hides the installtion tool and dart in the handlebar end
Price: $25
Contact: www.stans.com

WOLF TOOTH COMPONENTS ENCASE SYSTEM CHAIN + TIRE-PLUG MULTI-TOOL

With Wolf Tooth’s EnCase System line, you have the option of either storing the components in the ends of your handlebars (with the EnCase handlebar storage sleeves) or throwing them in the pocket of your pack for quick access to trailside repairs. Wolf Tooth’s EnCase chain + tire-plug multi-tool is their take on a simple and effective tool to repair your tire when the inevitable puncture happens. On one end, there’s a chain tool with a hardened steel pin driver that allows you to quickly make repairs to a 12-speed chain if you damage a link, though it does require a 4mm hex wrench in order to split a chain, while the other end has a built-in tire-plug tool. Inside the 7075-T6 aluminum tube, there is room to store five “bacon strip” tire plugs (included with the tool).
Price: $50
Contact: www.wolftoothcomponents.com