Nail in tire

[dannyk]

Last week after finding the finishing nail in my tire, (air pressure was down to 31 lbs.), that is what prompted me to look carefully at the tire I decided to try the stop and go tire patch kit that I have been carring around for a couple of years now. When I checked the pressure in the tire it was right at 42psi, been sitting in the garage for a week at least, so I now have confidence in a roadside repair as long as the hole isn't to big. My new rear tire should be here tomorrow, along with another complete set to have on hand. :biker:

[basco]

I got a screw in my tire awhile back and used a plug. So far so good and no loss of presure after two weeks of riding. I got the new tire but can find the time to take it off the bike.

[LandRover]

Last week after finding the finishing nail in my tire, (air pressure was down to 31 lbs.), that is what prompted me to look carefully at the tire I decided to try the stop and go tire patch kit that I have been carring around for a couple of years now. When I checked the pressure in the tire it was right at 42psi, been sitting in the garage for a week at least, so I now have confidence in a roadside repair as long as the hole isn't to big. My new rear tire should be here tomorrow, along with another complete set to have on hand. :biker:


This picture looks really familiar ... oh yeah, it's the same thing in my garage!! :eek:

[sherob]

I know the feeling :( My new PR's will be in today to replace the rear that has a chunk of metal in it. Less than 2k on the tire :( Can't patch that thing :rolleyes:

[crazykz]

Be aware that if you use the mushroom plugs that they tend to get cut by the steel belts so I wouldn't trust them farther than getting to the next dealer.

The fuzzy worm plugs seem to be better for a longer lasting fix.

Curt

[billxp]

Be aware that if you use the mushroom plugs that they tend to get cut by the steel belts so I wouldn't trust them farther than getting to the next dealer.

The fuzzy worm plugs seem to be better for a longer lasting fix.

CurtOk just checked the Pilot Roads, sidewall says nothing about steel belts.
Front 1 Aramid and 2 Polyester
Rear 2 Polyamide and 1 Aramid

No steel in the Bridgestones either. Thoughts?????

[Bones]

FWIW, this is from Dave at Motorace:

"Michelin's current crop of street tires are Kevlar belted. Lighter than steel, and better at dealing with heat. I'm not a fan of plugs. Use them to get you home, then get a new tire. A plug compromises the casing. Hope this helps!"

[motomac]

Be aware that if you use the mushroom plugs that they tend to get cut by the steel belts so I wouldn't trust them farther than getting to the next dealer.

The fuzzy worm plugs seem to be better for a longer lasting fix.

Curt
Gosh Curt I wonder if you found that out the same way I did!!!:p: :06biker:

[Tim4255]

Be aware that if you use the mushroom plugs that they tend to get cut by the steel belts so I wouldn't trust them farther than getting to the next dealer.

The fuzzy worm plugs seem to be better for a longer lasting fix.

Curt

The Bridgestone BT020F has kevlar belts.

[NormanPCN]

Found an interesting thing at the metz tire website (http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/product_info/pcare/safety/index.htm#13). They recomend mushroom plugs.

[nm6r]

No steel belts in the oem Bridgestones.

Ray
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[NormanPCN]

Metz Z6 and 880 are steel.