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Nov 10, 2009 | 04:35 PM

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2007ultrastreet

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Screwed tire

Found a screw in my front tire yesterday. What should I do, plug it or buck up and buy a new one? Tread is still pretty good.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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Plugs should work, I've ran plugs in Corvette tires over 150 mph on race tracks during Track Days.
But when this happened to me on my Harley, I bought a new tire. Just for the peace of mind.
I guess I'm not much help. sorry.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 04:42 PM

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I'm leaning that way also.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 04:45 PM

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harley-jones

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There will be several who will say plug it, but if it was mine I would buy a new tire.

I would worry about it and there is already enough stuff to worry about out on the road.
But that's just me!

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Nov 10, 2009 | 06:09 PM

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Is the chance with your life worth a $5 plug or a $150 ish tire?

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Nov 10, 2009 | 06:19 PM

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I plug my rear tire. But I would never plug or patch a front!!

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Nov 10, 2009 | 06:32 PM

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Buzzy204

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I figure plugs are to get me home or someplace I can replace the tire. I wouldn't feel real secure knowing it was there.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 06:46 PM

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If you have plenty of tread left have the tire patched.

lp

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Nov 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM

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New tire ride with peace of mind.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 07:01 PM

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I'd go with the new tire also.Why take chances?

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