Plugging a tire
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Snowflake, Arizona
RE: Plugging a tire
What the others said... a plug gets you home.... I have had a rear blow out year ago. A $150 for a new tire is worth every penny. To plug then to run 75+ on the freeway...no way mate!
Hogback
Hogback
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 158
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From: Petaluma Calif.
RE: Plugging a tire
I payed extra to get the tire repair with my warrenty
has anyone had a flat and have them fix it? Do they just plug it or
do theyput on anew tire? even if it just a nail hole .
has anyone had a flat and have them fix it? Do they just plug it or
do theyput on anew tire? even if it just a nail hole .
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Rep of Maryland (currently serving in Afghanistan)
RE: Plugging a tire
I have the tire and wheel warranty coverage and had to use it for a screw in my rear tire. The shop replaced the tire, all covered under warranty.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: St George, UT
RE: Plugging a tire
Wow sure seems like people like to waste good tires after one hole, plugs have been around a long time and a inner patch is even better and if that doenst make you comfortable use a tube too or also, so why waste a 220 dollar tire after installation cost? You risk your life on a lot less than a plugged tire every day.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
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From: Arizona
RE: Plugging a tire
A lot of people will ride a lifetime without ever having a seriousaccident or theft loss. Still, we pay for optional insurance coverages just in case. A new tire is just insurance. Do whatever you are comfortable with.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,231
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From: Texas
RE: Plugging a tire
I got a nail in my rear tire soon after having it replaced. I took it to the indy to have it replaced. They told me I was crazy to replace it. The put a patch with a plug built into it. I ran it until I wore it out. I didn't have any problems with the tire at all....
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Southeast Louisiana
RE: Plugging a tire
ORIGINAL: dougbk
I would only consider the plug to be a temporary unitl I could get the tire replaced. I had a front tire blow at 70 once. When it comes to tires I don't play.
I would only consider the plug to be a temporary unitl I could get the tire replaced. I had a front tire blow at 70 once. When it comes to tires I don't play.