Tire Repaired Now What?

[E.Engler]

I managed to pick up a roofing nail in both of my tires (TKC80's) in the last month. I repaired both with the sticky plug string and trimmed the extra flush. Im changing out the rear next week after 6000 miles but the front looks like it could go a while yet. I asked my dealer what they recommended for the front and they said they would not touch it. Is it OK just to ride it plugged? It does not lose air.

 

[avc8130]

You got 6k miles out of a rear TKC80!??!!??!?!?

 

[E.Engler]

Yes, the pic is about 5000 miles. It really went slick after that. Not sure why they lasted I enjoy roosting and sliding around. Over 50% of the mileage was dirt including the COBDR. So can I keep riding the plugged tire.

 

[spasm]

there will be many that say its not worth the risk, but ive plugged many tyres over the years and ridden them to there death. especially when theres loads of life left in them.
find a tyre fitter and get them to put a mushroom plug in if ur not feeling safe with yours. it'll be fine

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I've always done plug and go. Never replaced a tire because it had a plug in it.

I'm not saying that's what you should do. I am saying that's what I would do.

 

[Koinz]

there will be many that say its not worth the risk, but ive plugged many tyres over the years and ridden them to there death. especially when theres loads of life left in them.
find a tyre fitter and get them to put a mushroom plug in if ur not feeling safe with yours. it'll be fine

::026:: rode many miles on plugged tires. As long as the tire is not slashed or the plug is in the sidewall I would plug it and ride. Ymmv

 

[scott123007]

I managed to pick up a roofing nail in both of my tires (TKC80's) in the last month. I repaired both with the sticky plug string and trimmed the extra flush. Im changing out the rear next week after 6000 miles but the front looks like it could go a while yet. I asked my dealer what they recommended for the front and they said they would not touch it. Is it OK just to ride it plugged? It does not lose air.

So, let's see if I've got this right. Your DEALER who not only would stand to profit from the sale of a tire, but probably sees stuff like this every day, says leave it alone, but you would rather ask US, for our recommendation? LOL

 

[E.Engler]

So, let's see if I've got this right. Your DEALER who not only would stand to profit from the sale of a tire, but probably sees stuff like this every day, says leave it alone, but you would rather ask US, for our recommendation? LOL

The local dealers policy is to not repair any punctures that have been plugged. They did offer to replace the tire. Who else would I turn to for advice

It was just a straight in nail puncture so I'll just keep riding it. Thanks to the responses.

 

[MotoPumps]

I have plugged many a tire as well, and ridden all of them to their natural end. I have only ever had one plug fail as it wore a bit. I replugged it and it never leaked any air over the remaining life of the tire.

It is about liability and insurance coverage for the dealership. For myself, I am quite comfortable with plugging a puncture. A slice in a tire is a different deal...

Rob

 

[OldRider]

If the nail was in the knob part of the tire, I would run it and just keep an eye on it, but if the plug is between the knobs, I would throw it away. There's not enough meat between the knobs for me to trust a plug JMHO.

 

[rem]

Who else would I turn to for advice

And that's exactly what the Forum is here for. I've been wondering the same thing myself. Glad you brought it up. ::008:: R

 

[Brick]

Here is one that I didn't have to plug or patch... Big nail through the block of the tire. Not sure how that even happens. Then I stopped so that the rider behind me saw it when we stopped.


Brick

 

[TreeMuncher]

If you are not happy with a plug, then put an inside patch over the hole. Anytime we could not get a plug or double plug to hold, we would install an inside patch.

I'm currently running my rear with an inside patch as the plugs would barely hold enough to get me home. I had to double plug it 3 times to make it 80 miles to home the day it was punctured. We were 2 up when it happened.

I ran the last of the tire this weekend so I salvaged another 1,500-2,000 miles from it with an inside patch. I've done this many times when needed.

 

[coastie]

It's what you are comfortable with. Personally I would plug it and go. Visually check tire pressure and the condition of the plug before each ride, then keep an eye on it during your rides.

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[X5]

I got a nail in my rear tire after my first 300 miles. I plugged it and road it another 1000 miles or so and in the back of my mind worried about it during every ride. Its not worth the worry or risk regardless of how small to have a blow out at 65mph or be stranded if off road. If you have 6000 miles on it already then its a no brainer to me, buy piece of mind and replace it now.

 

[OldRider]

You probably aren't more apt to get a blow out from a plugged tire than any other tire. A small leak maybe. Tha'ts the reason to check a plugged tire and keep a sharp eye on it. I would only put a plug in the sipe of a tire to get to somewhere to replace it, but if it's in a meaty part of the tire, I would just watch it. On the other hand, if it worried me any at all, I would replace it. Blow out not likly.