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BrentC · 03-25-2010, 12:40 PM

I bought a new tire and the tail end of fall, and I consequently only have about 400 miles on the tire. I now have a nail in the tire and I was wondering if I should have it plugged or sadly buy a new one. I ride a CBR 600; I do not ride in a tame manner nor am I stunting or riding the track.

So, plug it or buy a new one?

I sincerely appreciate any factual info, especially facts based on experience. Thank you everyone.

BrentC · 03-25-2010, 12:48 PM

I would hope that the tire would be a bit more resistant to puncture. Is this typical or a sign of poor manufacturing?

acecycleins · 03-25-2010, 12:54 PM

No hope- buy another tire. Puncture resistants is for four wheel vehicles. Bike tires "load" is too great to try to plug and patches just would hold with confindence.

The_AirHawk · 03-25-2010, 12:56 PM

It's a personal decision. I plug nail-holes, generally. A bit of cement smeared on one of those sticky-stuff-impregnated fiber-type plugs is what I favour over the rubber plugs.

Others, disagree.

You pays your money, and you takes your chances.

The_AirHawk · 03-25-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrentC

I would hope that the tire would be a bit more resistant to puncture. Is this typical or a sign of poor manufacturing?

Was it raining, or had it recently rained and the road was still wet when you caught the nail?

I think the water "lubricates" the debris, making it easier to puncture the tire. Sorta like a vaseline and a 70-year-old Hooker.

I've also noticed that about 95% of the flats I've gotten have been on the back - I believe the front sorta "stirs up" the nail, and the back just hammers it home.

Sorta like a 70-year-old Hooker.........

BrentC · 03-25-2010, 01:27 PM

No, it hadn't been raining, but I can see your point.
I seem to be getting a fifty-fifty say on whether or not to plug. I called two people on the phone as well, and one said yes and the other no. This seems to be an opionated topic.
Since you have actually pluged a tire how effective was it and will it go at 120 mph? Where did you get the plug material if I do plug it?

Thank you for the quick responce guys!

trenttheuncatchable · 03-25-2010, 01:31 PM

You're asking if a plugged tire will hold up at 120mph?

Think about the consequences of a tire failure at 120mph (or even 65mph). Do you really want to risk your life because you'll save a little money by plugging a tire instead of getting a new one?

BrentC · 03-25-2010, 01:43 PM

Not really, that is why I am asking. I just wanted to lay all the cards on the table and get back the best information possible.

The_AirHawk · 03-25-2010, 01:49 PM

For how long? 120 as a quick jaunt and then settle your silly ass down; or 120 'til you zip past the Trooper in the Median, and then 155 'til the tire blows as he's chasin' you?

Buy a new tire, if you feel you have to run 120 everywhere. Put it on a credit card - that way, you can afford the most-expensive tire, but won't have to worry about paying for it - because if you run 120 everywhere on a bike, you're gonna be dead soon-enough.

seruzawa · 03-25-2010, 01:59 PM

I have never seen a properly plugged tire blow out under any circumstances. Neither has anyone else that I know of. The "must be replaced" rule may have been invented by tire salesmen, like the "must replace a helmet that falls off a chair onto the floor" rule was invented by helmet salesmen. No one has ever released any scientific data either way. I'd plug it. I usually plug them. But then I don't ride on the ragged edge.

03-25-2010, 12:40 PM	#1
BrentC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21	Nail in tire I bought a new tire and the tail end of fall, and I consequently only have about 400 miles on the tire. I now have a nail in the tire and I was wondering if I should have it plugged or sadly buy a new one. I ride a CBR 600; I do not ride in a tame manner nor am I stunting or riding the track. So, plug it or buy a new one? I sincerely appreciate any factual info, especially facts based on experience. Thank you everyone.

03-25-2010, 12:48 PM	#2
BrentC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21	Another quick question I would hope that the tire would be a bit more resistant to puncture. Is this typical or a sign of poor manufacturing?

03-25-2010, 12:54 PM	#3
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	No hope- buy another tire. Puncture resistants is for four wheel vehicles. Bike tires "load" is too great to try to plug and patches just would hold with confindence. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

03-25-2010, 12:56 PM	#4
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	It's a personal decision. I plug nail-holes, generally. A bit of cement smeared on one of those sticky-stuff-impregnated fiber-type plugs is what I favour over the rubber plugs. Others, disagree. You pays your money, and you takes your chances. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

03-25-2010, 01:27 PM	#6
BrentC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21	more of the same No, it hadn't been raining, but I can see your point. I seem to be getting a fifty-fifty say on whether or not to plug. I called two people on the phone as well, and one said yes and the other no. This seems to be an opionated topic. Since you have actually pluged a tire how effective was it and will it go at 120 mph? Where did you get the plug material if I do plug it? Thank you for the quick responce guys!

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03-25-2010, 01:31 PM	#7
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	You're asking if a plugged tire will hold up at 120mph? Think about the consequences of a tire failure at 120mph (or even 65mph). Do you really want to risk your life because you'll save a little money by plugging a tire instead of getting a new one?

03-25-2010, 01:43 PM	#8
BrentC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21	Not really, that is why I am asking. I just wanted to lay all the cards on the table and get back the best information possible.

03-25-2010, 01:49 PM	#9
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	For how long? 120 as a quick jaunt and then settle your silly ass down; or 120 'til you zip past the Trooper in the Median, and then 155 'til the tire blows as he's chasin' you? Buy a new tire, if you feel you have to run 120 everywhere. Put it on a credit card - that way, you can afford the most-expensive tire, but won't have to worry about paying for it - because if you run 120 everywhere on a bike, you're gonna be dead soon-enough. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

03-25-2010, 01:59 PM	#10
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	I have never seen a properly plugged tire blow out under any circumstances. Neither has anyone else that I know of. The "must be replaced" rule may have been invented by tire salesmen, like the "must replace a helmet that falls off a chair onto the floor" rule was invented by helmet salesmen. No one has ever released any scientific data either way. I'd plug it. I usually plug them. But then I don't ride on the ragged edge. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.