- Nov 20, 2019
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All 650's Nail in tire what to do?
- Thread starter Smoky Mountain Rider
- Start date
- Jun 2, 2018
100% replace.
Plugging / repairing is for getting you home safe, then you replace it, my opinion anyway.
Plugging / repairing is for getting you home safe, then you replace it, my opinion anyway.
- May 30, 2014
If that's a Michelin tyre (doesn't look like the right tread pattern) - plug, otherwise replace.
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I've plugged many tyres that have lasted until the they needs changing. Never had a problem.
The plugging kits these days are rather good imho.
The plugging kits these days are rather good imho.
- May 30, 2014
Most tyre shops in the UK for example, won't plug a ZR tyre on safety/liability grounds.
Michelin are the only manufacturer to state that plugging their ZR rated tyres is safe. Others recommend disposal.
Obviously they sell more tyres that way.
There are lots of documented cases of mushroom plugs outlasting a tyre perfectly well. But as a staff member, I feel obligated to err on the side of manufacturer's recommendations.
J
Michelin are the only manufacturer to state that plugging their ZR rated tyres is safe. Others recommend disposal.
Obviously they sell more tyres that way.
There are lots of documented cases of mushroom plugs outlasting a tyre perfectly well. But as a staff member, I feel obligated to err on the side of manufacturer's recommendations.
J
Ahh, a tricky slope with this one. Even manufacturers don't always agree.
www.motorcyclistonline.com
It's a personal choice, but I would probably repair temp and replace long term.
Is A Tire Plug An Acceptable Way To Fix A Flat?
How to repair punctures in tubeless motorcycle tires (and even if they should be repaired) is a tricky subject.
www.motorcyclistonline.com
It's a personal choice, but I would probably repair temp and replace long term.
- May 30, 2014
I run Michelin Road5s for a reason 
so my choice is easier.
J
so my choice is easier.J
Lots will tell you plugging is fine, and it probably is.
Me, my bike, my life and my passengers life depend on that tire; my suggestion is to replace it.
Me, my bike, my life and my passengers life depend on that tire; my suggestion is to replace it.
- Sep 2, 2019
For me personal, I always replace!! (I don’t care about the money) I do care about my safety
- Sep 3, 2017
I also run Michelin Road5s. I am comfortable running tyres that have been properly plugged after a puncture.
Having said this though if you can afford to replace the tyre and doing so removes and lingering worry form your mind then perhaps you should go that way.
Nothing worse than riding with anything but full confidence in all of the equipment underneath you.
Having said this though if you can afford to replace the tyre and doing so removes and lingering worry form your mind then perhaps you should go that way.
Nothing worse than riding with anything but full confidence in all of the equipment underneath you.
- Mar 14, 2020
- Riding Since
- 2018
I just had the same thing happened last month on my brand new bike and I replace the tire to be safe. That’s what my bike shop recommended as well.
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- #12
- Nov 20, 2019
I went with Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Sport Touring Tires there on close out at cycle gear.com right now
Good excuse to put a better tire on the bike!