Had a screw thru the sidewall to the outer edge of the tread, didn't flatten it, but I replaced the tire anyway...

 

Picked up a 3" nail inthe rear tire on my 93 ultra when I had it, plugged it and wore the tire out no problems, would do it in a heart beat.

 

A proper punture repair consist of a plug through the hole and a patch on the inside over the plug. At the very least I would have the tire repaired with a patch plug. I carry a plug kit for emergency repairs only to get me off the side of the road. Not sure if I would replace or repair. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

 

A lot of you guys are throwing away perfectly good rubber. Please send your puntured tires to me. I will put a tube in them and gladly wear them out.

 

I've never had to plug a tire on a m/c, but I carry a kit and would do it to get me home. I'd then buy another tire.

Having said that- over the years I have known quite a few people who have plugged and/or patched m/c tires in the tread area and never seen or heard of anyone having problems...

 

I told ya! (FASTBYDRMIKE even has a tire change in his garage....)[sm=bangbang.gif]

Call me when you get the new one and I'll come over to help you put it on!

Knucklehead.

 

have seen many plugged with no problems.but it is your safety at stake.I do believe rear is better than front.

 

As you can tell Plamb is the one busting my *****. I feel better with some of you who have plugged a tire with no problems. This tire has 2300 miles on it, and I hate buying a new tire because so much tread is left. I will buy a new tire and put it in my basement and ride on the plug for a little while and see what it does. Thanks for all your inputs.

Mike

 

Plug it long enough to get you home or where ever and then get it replaced. Unlike a cage you only have 2 skinny patches of rubber on the pavement. Ain't worth the risk.

 

Buy a new tire. Life is short, don't make it shorter.

Good luck.