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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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Is there anything I can do about this or am I down until I get new tires?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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Just plug it for right now. you will be ok
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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Yea, plug it. Had a buddy back in the 90's who picked up a nail on his bike tire a drove around with the nail in the tire all summer long, and said he never added air.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 04:06 PM
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Looks like you're due for some new meats anyway , I'd plug it and run for now this late in the season.
 
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REALLY! I posted that to talk myself out of plugging it, figured you people would have safety issues and horror stories... WOOT! heck ya! I will plug it.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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REALLY! I posted that to talk myself out of plugging it, figured you people would have safety issues and horror stories... WOOT! heck ya! I will plug it.
I wouldn't ride on that tire even if there was no puncture.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 04:18 PM
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REALLY! I posted that to talk myself out of plugging it, figured you people would have safety issues and horror stories... WOOT! heck ya! I will plug it.
I plugged a brand new Dunlop earlier this season.. It's perfect.. Hasn't even dropped 1 lb since. Rides great..

However it looks like your about due.. I'd say plug it and ride until October, then new meats for you!

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That's what helmets are for.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Wouldn't ride that tire with out the bolt in it!!

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