Plugging tyres

[ranathari]

Opinions?

My rear's got a nail in the tread but it's not losing air at any rapid rate, so I figure I can get one of those puncture repair kits from my nearest shop and plug the tyre. It's a BT021 that's covered 1000 miles and looks good for another 5000-6000 at least so I'm reluctant to toss it and get a new one fitted.

I've seen some people say plugging tyres isn't a great idea, have to reduce your speeds and lean angle etc, which is why I'm asking for some more opinions.

[Stu]

I have utter faith in a tyre I have repaired using the Crafty Plugger brand. I don't like any that require glue.

[Grinch]

Take it to a garage and get it plugged professionally if your unsure. As they will have the tyre of they can inspect the tyre wall for damage.

[eviltwin]

Had a nail in a nearly new Michelin PR2 which my friendly local bike shop plugged for me. (Not sure that a main dealer would be willing to do this as recent advice is, he said, for tyres not to be plugged...though, this advice comes from the tyre makers who obviously want to sell more tyres!)

Done about 5,000 miles since with no problem.

[Jamiebridges123]

As long as it's in the center portion of the tread, take it to a proper tyre place and get them to plug it.

[Stu]

Take it to a garage .
While good advice as they will take the tyre off.
To me it would just mean riding on the puncture for longer, therefore I prefer to be self sufficient :)

[ranathari]

I'll take it down to Essential Rubber tomorrow then and get it done (the drop in thing is Wednesday evenings, isn't it?) The nail's at the periphery of the tread so it's probably better to get it done by someone who knows what they're doing.

Flipping tyre's been a pain since I got it fitted; it was losing air for weeks with no puncture until I got it removed and re-fitted.

Thanks for the advice!

[Baph]

On my bike with only me riding it, I would & have plug it & carry on as normal (including NSL speeds).

For anyone else, use your head. If you're at all concerned, don't use the bike until it's professionally repaired/replaced.

[plowsie]

I have rode three sets of tyres with professional plugs fitted. Using Motorways, NSL single carriageways, no probs whatsoever! I am pretty slow though.

Get it done professionally or by young (cough) Benjamin...

[21QUEST]

I have rode three sets of tyres with professional plugs fitted. Using Motorways, NSL single carriageways, no probs whatsoever! I am pretty slow though.

Get it done professionally.
....but I'm a Pro.... :-dd :p



Ben

[plowsie]

....but I'm a Pro.... :-dd :p



Ben
Edited to suit for you buddy :) xxx

[SoulKiss]

I'll take it down to Essential Rubber tomorrow then and get it done (the drop in thing is Wednesday evenings, isn't it?) The nail's at the periphery of the tread so it's probably better to get it done by someone who knows what they're doing.

Flipping tyre's been a pain since I got it fitted; it was losing air for weeks with no puncture until I got it removed and re-fitted.

Thanks for the advice!

Essential is drop in at any time :) I usually aim for 8:30am on the way to work :)

Open 8-5:30 Monday to Saturday, with late opening until 8 on a Wednesday, Closed Sunday

[MattCollins]

There is a bit of a difference between auto shop stringy thingy plugs and the mini-combis (check the Rema Tip-Top site) that tyre fitters will use. The latter is a proper fix, the former is a bodge and method of last resort.

Cheers

[Rocket]

I've had loads of tyres plugged. I'm a puncture magnet. I've hit over 150MPH on a plugged tyre in Europe. The important part is whether the carcass has been damaged by the foreign body entering it. If some of the plies have been cut then the tyre will bulge at high speed and you will know about it prior to it coming apart.