Fix a flat or replace a tire
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,389
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From: Windham,Maine
We have been plugging tires for over 50 yrs. and never once had any problems. I have seen tires worn to the canvas with plugs still in and holding air. Installed correctly they are a permanent fix.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 137
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From: Inland Empire, Califas
I once road on a tire that I had plugged 6 times. I ran it until it was low on tread. I will point out that after a while the plugs will dry out and start to leak very slightly. If you do plug it make checking your air pressure before every ride a high priority, carry an air gauge in your pocket. But like others have said the only way to not go thru any bs or insecurities is to just replace it.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 924
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From: Elgin IL
Patch the inside and then put a tube in it this way the tube holds the air and you don't have to worry.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: CA
And, as Frostbite said, "It's your money, do what you want...."
It also depends how and where you ride. It's not unusual for me to ride back roads out in the sticks, miles from any town, where there is no cell coverage. A plugged tire is one thing I don't want to worry about.
Last edited by deadhawg; Oct 29, 2014 at 12:26 PM.