Just had tyre plugged by RAC , question re max speed

[steveg]

Had a really crap day at work , to cap it off got a flat on the way home , the RAC have plugged tyre , however I was told max of 40mph for 280 miles .

Any one had experience with plugged tyres ( not proper mushroom kit ) , a bit worried as have to use bike for work tomorrow & at 40 mph I will be a sitting target , will get tyre replaced as soon as I can but could well be a couple of days before I get chance due to work

Cheers Steve

Originally Posted by steveg

Had a really crap day at work , to cap it off got a flat on the way home , the RAC have plugged tyre , however I was told max of 40mph for 280 miles .

Any one had experience with plugged tyres ( not proper mushroom kit ) , a bit worried as have to use bike for work tomorrow & at 40 mph I will be a sitting target , will get tyre replaced as soon as I can but could well be a couple of days before I get chance due to work

Cheers Steve

Sounds like b*cks to me. I had my back tyre plugged about 2k miles ago. They said stay below 80 but I have been 120+ . Solid..

What did they use to plug?

[Rich]

Do you really want to risk it, i wouldn't!!! Especially if you've been advised not to go over 40mph, the rac bloke couldn't have had much faith in his pluggin!!!

[steveg]

I think both RAC & AA use Rep & Air kits , the manufacer says :-

"Rep & Air Puncture Repair Kit for Tubed Tyres

For years this kit has been part of the original equipment suppplied by BMW. It provides a system to seal tyre injuries without demounting the tyre from the rim.
Safety instructions : Have the tyre checked/replaced/repaired by a tyre specialist after max 400km (maximum speed 60km/h)"

I won't push my luck & will take it steady until I get a new rear tyre fitted , its just not worth it

Cheers Steve

[DarrenSV650S]

If they are saying 40mph then there must be a good reason for it. I wouldn't risk it.

And ejohnh that sounds just plain stupid

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

If they are saying 40mph then there must be a good reason for it. I wouldn't risk it.

And ejohnh that sounds just plain stupid

I'm with you! The technology in tyres now days rates at probably an average of 120mph and that's for an un blemished tyre. The fact that a tyre has been punctured severely alters it's entire capability. I wouldn't risk it.

a proper mushroom vulcanized patch fitted to the inside of the tyre is fine but i'd get the temp plug replaced ASAP they are only a temporary thing.

Think some people are mistaking a roadside TEMPORARY repair for a proper drill and repair job. I was told by a motorbike tyre shop there should be no problem at all regarding speed after I'd had a tyre repaired off the wheel in the shop and in fact maxed the bike out and rode on track. Don't risk your life and possibly others. Can't imagine anything worse than a blow out on a bike. Seek more advise from other experienced members on here regarding integrity of tyre after a proper repair although I'm sure the bike shop I used would rather have stung me for a new tyre.

Originally Posted by toonyank

The technology in tyres now days rates at probably an average of 120mph and that's for an un blemished tyre. The fact that a tyre has been punctured severely alters it's entire capability.

????? A Z rated tyre (Which I'm sure yours is) is good for 150 mph+. Bike manufacturers simply aren't stupid enough to put tyres on a bike that won't handle it's top speed.

http://www.blackcircles.com/general/speedrating

http://www.etyres.co.uk/glossary-tyr...m=speed-rating

http://www.performancealloys.com/tyre_tech.asp

I don't think the law would allow tyre repair shops to repair tyres if it would severely alter it's capability.

They are not allowed to repair on certain areas of the tyre or after a certain amount of damage (hole size). Take this from someone who used to fit and repair tyres for a major insurance company in one of their bodyshops.

[phil24_7]

A roadside repair without removing the tyre is just a get you home and outta the s**t measure. Take it easy and get it properly repaired soon!

Regards