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Apr 14, 2016 | 09:08 PM

#31

Drair

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Originally Posted by jlasoftail

It's not likely to cause a blow-out I guess...

It's the blowout reason which is precisely why I would replace the tire ASAP. Sure a patched tire would hold air, but under heat, stress, and the odd pothole or road hazard, then what's it gonna do? But to be perfectly honest, I think I'd likely replace it "in due course"; not like I'd go outta my way on a road trip, spend half a day at some place just to get it replaced.

Apr 14, 2016 | 09:33 PM

#32

jaxdwg

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Originally Posted by SD lumpy

This has the nail dead center of the tire. and yes vulcanized was what I was thinking.

If it is just a regular nail in the center of tread, I'd plug it, put in some ride-on or green slime and drive it.
Now, if it was hurt on the sidewall, I'd change the tire. It's up to you tho!

Apr 15, 2016 | 05:54 AM

#33

TheGrandPoohBah

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In the case of the OP - if that was my tire - I would rope plug it and ride that sucker.
However, if it bugs you, replace it.

Apr 15, 2016 | 08:11 AM

#34

oakmossy

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On my bike, not happening. On yours, sure why not?

ditto...i am too valuable..bad enough we ride in the first place.

Apr 15, 2016 | 10:11 AM

#35

Dedge522

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I agree with most, I would replace the tire. It's not worth the chance with all the riding at 70mph on the highway I do.

Apr 15, 2016 | 10:16 AM

#36

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

The front tyre most often wakes up a slumbering nail and sends it spinning into the path of the rear tyre. Especially if Mrs B and I are on tour, would I want to ride a 1200 pound loaded bike at speed on a repaired tyre?!