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Apr 26, 2007 | 10:27 PM

ggold

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screw in tire

headed to leesburgh tomorrow, checking over bike noticed a framing screw in front tire, its not leaking, should I plug it or leave it. I understand that i'm taking a chance on either.

Apr 26, 2007 | 10:47 PM

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If it was a rear I'd say plug it if there's plenty of tread left. Not a front though, cough up the cash for a new one.

Apr 26, 2007 | 10:53 PM

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just to let you know the tire is new

Apr 26, 2007 | 11:05 PM

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Replace it... you do the math. 2 tires - one =.

Apr 27, 2007 | 03:46 AM

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RE: screw in tire

Check with your dealer, it might be a covered repair/replacement.
I know that mine would be, yours might be too.

Apr 27, 2007 | 08:33 AM

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If it was me, I would replace it. Considering what problems it could cause a new tire is a cheep way out.

Apr 27, 2007 | 08:36 AM

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ORIGINAL: ggold

just to let you know the tire is new

How old do you want the rider to get to?

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Apr 27, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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ORIGINAL: 1deuce3

Replace it... you do the math. 2 tires - one =.

+100

Apr 27, 2007 | 11:32 AM

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RE: screw in tire

Screw that replacing it business. Just put a tube in it and wear it out. I've ridden tens of thousand of miles on tires that were nail/screw punctured and then tubed.

All of you "replace it" guys, please send me your tires, I will gladly wear them out.