Reply With Quoteplug it, pretend it is the hot red head, plug it once and keep an eye on it until something new comes along
Today I went to go out and as I was leaving my driveway, I realised I'd run over a nail yesterday with my front tire. While I know I absolutely should replace it, CAN I just patch it for now? If so, whats the best way to do it? It'd really be a shame to toss out a tire with only a cpl hundred miles on it. And money is a factor right now. Also, when I do replace it, whats the best tire to get? Thanks. :)
plug it, pretend it is the hot red head, plug it once and keep an eye on it until something new comes along
plug it, pretend it is the hot red head, plug it once and keep an eye on it until something new comes along
Seriously plug it but get one of the kits that has the super glue stuff, it'll have a better chance of holding. My buddy did this and it lasted 3k miles(till the tire was bald).
Ok, I'll go out tomorrow and get a plug kit. I've never had a flat on a bike til now. I'm just glad it happened in my dooryard and not the other side of Orlando. LOL I know how it happened too. Theres been a crew here replacing my roof the last three days and I must have run over it as I was pulling into the carport. Live and learn.
**** you're in Orlando? Where at? I live off Goldenrod by the airport.
+1 to pluggin the tires.
I havnet plugged street bike tires but i have plugged plenty of car and dirtbike tires, and if dirtbike tires hold up i would say your safe with the plug.
Hell, I'm off OBT on 43rd.**** you're in Orlando?
Cool not far at all. A few of us go on rides sometimes. Haven't been much lately but come fall/winter we probably will more often.
i have used slime in my tires with great success.
and if i run over something it seals. I haven't run into a balance problem. just check your air often . Enlarging a hole to put in a plug seems like a bad idea... the best solution is: Pull the tire and have them patch it from the inside then your good to go. it a front tire right? .Easy to pull.
\Enlarging a hole to put in a plug seems like a bad idea
ever try to pull a plug out after about 100 miles of it being in there?
Leave a little tail on it, you'll be fine.
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