Anyone out there ever plug a tire? Found a wood screw in my rear tire on Saturday and plugged the sucker. Looks fine and doesn't leak - should I replace the tire or trust the plug? Btw, I have done this before on a Honda Shadow I owned 10 years ago and it held fine for the life of the tire.

 

Ted,

I think the Motor Company says not to run with a plug except in an emergency until you can get a new tire. Not sure what Dunlop has to say about it. I would personally put on a new tire, or at least tube it.

Just an opinion, but tires are not expensive enough for it to be worth the chance of the damage causing a blowout.


Regards,

Bill

 

I agree with Bill here, I've plugged tires to get home, but most times replaced the tire later. I guess what it comes down to is what price do you put on your life. It would no doubt hold but I feel more secure replacing it. JMHO

 

Bill is right on the mark! Get a new tire ASAP.

 

According to the Rubber Manufactures Assoc, a plug is an emergency repair which should be repaired correctly or replaced as soon as possible. It is a temporary repair only!

 

I had the same problem a couple of months ago. Brand new tire with a nail. I had the dealer install, (actually they suggested it) a tube in it and its been fine ever since. As long as its not a radial tire, tubes work just fine. Only cost $22.00 for the tube and $20.00 labor.

btw, it was a rear tire.

 

I would recommend an inside plug/patch. It will hold the life of the tire, without compromise.

 

Thanks for the replies, guys. Perhaps I'll bite the bullet and replace the tire. It has 4500 miles on and it only looks to be 1/2 worn out [sm=boohoo.gif].

 

Hey,
I just picked up a Stop N Go plug kit at Americade. According to the manufacturer, a plug is a temporary fix. The tire should be repaired as soon as possible.

I've never heard of a plug failing and this may just be a CYA approach by the factory. Please post if you had a personal experience with plugged tires. Pro or Con.

Thanx
John

 

Not CYA...the plugged area get's hot, real hot by comparison to the rest of the tire and could lead to a blow out. On a cage...maybe not so big of a concern...when you've only got two wheels, little more of a problem.[]

Mac