I've had 4 flats in 50,000 miles. All of them on the rear. Other than the inconvenience and 2 tows, the first 3 didn't bother me too much because the tires were at least middle-aged. This last flat, however, is on a tire (Michelin PR4 GT) that's almost brand new. I bought it in January and have since put only 2,000 miles on it. It still looks new.
I was heading out for a ride and was about a mile from home when I noticed it losing air. I'm surprised I made it back, but it sure was squirrely.
I can see a 1/2 inch slice in the tire and it goes all the way through. It won't hold air for any more than a few minutes. Is there any possibility of fixing this? I doubt it and I think I'm just going to have to suck it up and buy yet another tire.
I've never had so many flats before, either car or motorcycle. Just bad luck, I guess. So far, I've only worn down 1 tire to the end of its useful life.
I was heading out for a ride and was about a mile from home when I noticed it losing air. I'm surprised I made it back, but it sure was squirrely.
I can see a 1/2 inch slice in the tire and it goes all the way through. It won't hold air for any more than a few minutes. Is there any possibility of fixing this? I doubt it and I think I'm just going to have to suck it up and buy yet another tire.
I've never had so many flats before, either car or motorcycle. Just bad luck, I guess. So far, I've only worn down 1 tire to the end of its useful life.