Tire plugs

[hornrocker]

I just got a screw in my rear tire (tubeless). Anybody use tire plugging kits, or have plugs in theirs?

Just wonderin' if they work out OK.... my tires were new last year, and only have 4300 miles on 'em.

Thoughts appreciated!
Mark

Mark, I would plug it just to get you to the dealer to change it. No way would I want to see what it is like to bring a bike to a safe stop from 80 mph after one of them suckers goes down. Why press your luck you know.

[sonoffatboy]

too bad you only have a 4300 on it...

but riding around on a plugged tire...

no way jose...

the possible consequences as opposed to 200bucks you'd save...ain't worth it...

What they said.

Tire plugs are best used to get to the nearest tire shop -- at 45 mph or less.

Originally Posted by hornrocker

I just got a screw in my rear tire (tubeless). Anybody use tire plugging kits, or have plugs in theirs?

Just wonderin' if they work out OK.... my tires were new last year, and only have 4300 miles on 'em.

Thoughts appreciated!
Mark

Some people run them---------I don't - - not at 80mph and Momma on the bike with me>

I would try “Rogaine”, Plugs are unsightly, till they take.



In all seriousness replace the tire ASAP.

[hornrocker]

Thanks guys, quick responses - that's just awesome!

That's how I felt, but wanted to check with the rest of the world, sometimes I catch sh!t for being "overly" cautious.

Just dropped the bike off for a new one!

Thanks again,
Mark

[hornrocker]

Originally Posted by Kenney

I would try “Rogaine”, Plugs are unsightly, till they take.

Kenny, are you speaking from experience? Just wonderin'

Thanks again to all of you

[bobsled77]

I thought this thread was saying hair plugs and saw it was started by hornrocker..........oooops!

In the old days i had tires with plugs and the monkey patches, the kind you light and burn it on with as many as 4 repairs on one tire, nowdays it's a big no no,,, did the tires change or was it i was just a stupid DOOF back then before i gad u ated to gAzinta and got smart ???

If it was a tube type tire I would patch it and boot the tire and watch it very carefully. But a tubeless tire with a plug ,,,, no way.

Tube to tubeless is what changed.

[route66paul]

If it had less than 2000 miles, I might be tempted to put a boot in. The tire has to come off, the area is buffed and a sprcial patch is then installed. I wouldn't run a plug any farther than the nearest mechs shop or home if it is sun and closer than 150 mi. and it would be at <45mph

[Vilhelm]

Would be a good tire for a SERIOUS burn off...if yer into doin that sort of thing.

Originally Posted by hornrocker

Kenny, are you speaking from experience? Just wonderin'

Thanks again to all of you

The wife’s boss had this done and all of the office people called him “plugs”.
Me I would rather spend my $ on “go fast” for the bike.
Thanks for asking.

If it was a newer tire, I would have put a tube in it. At 4300, you done the right thing.