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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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Don't give it another thought.
Ride that tire till its wore out.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 08:09 AM
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Thanks all. I am going to put the bike on the jack check both the front and rear tires for any other damage. Check the air pressure and if all is good I'm going for a
 
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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 08:20 AM
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I just picked up a screw in one of my almost brand new truck tires. Used a rope plug and probably just leave it be as it's holding air just fine.

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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 08:30 AM
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I've used the sticky rope plugs in everything from tractor and mud truck tires to sportbike tires. Never once had an issue before the tire had to be replaced due to wear.

If I made tires for a living, you better believe I'd tell people their lives were at risk repairing a tire. My experience has been different, however.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 11:52 AM
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You will probably get away with running a plug as was said...but the right way (and a lot more work) to plug a tubeless tire is with an internal patch, Napa carries them individually.
There is a good video on how a pro does it at




 

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