Plugging tyres

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.

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.

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.

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]

Originally Posted by Grinch

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

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!

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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

....but I'm a Pro....



Ben