[olbapablo]

I've been riding since July, and i've now hit 3 screws/nails in the rear tire!!! :nonod: :help:

I don't ride by many construction zones or anything like that... i'm just horribly unlucky...

The first time it was in and out of the side, no damage to the radials, so i rode on it no problem (after having it cleared by 2 seperate guys). The second one was straight through the back, i used the opportuniy to put on 2 new tires... it's been maybe 2 months and 1k miles and sure enough i have a nail through the rear... my friend can get tires and patches at cost, and we can do all the mounting/balancing ourselves... so it's not too much of a $ issue...

do you guys think i should plug/patch or get a new tire? Wanted to hear everyone's story on plug patch, and if not, what tires to get. i do a lot of "spirited" riding.

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[R1up0n1]

There has been many topics on this issue half the people will say get a new tire, and half of the people will just patch it depending on where the hole is located. It all comes down to safety, and how comfortable do you feel on that tire.

 

[JK_DILLA]

i dont like patches. there are 2 tires, one underperforms (like airing down mid ride) and youre cooked. Also its added mass where there isnt supposed to be. As far as picking up nails, sometimes there are just unlucky months. I do my best to steer clear of debris and the shoulders, but i got 2 in 2 months and zero in the year after... how it goes.

 

[DLIT]

It's hard to find a shop around here that patches. I would just get a new tire for free anyway cuz it's part of a warranty I got on my wheels and tires. They'll replace it for free and I can upgrade if I want but just have to pay the difference. I had an unlucky screw/nail streak and had to get my rear replaced a couple times in two weeks. I hate it. Once you get confident you have to start all over again and break in the new one. Just be glad it wasn't in the front one.

 

[Gas Man]

So you still have 3 nails or repairs in one tire?

If its just one... patch/plug it. I only say that cause its the rear tire... but I don't know how hard I would push those tires. Like JK said... its not a car...you only have 2 tires and that means you only are running on 50% good tire!

 

[Back _Marker]

i wouldn't recommend a patch. but i would recommend a gooey plug (not the rubber ones). I've raced a rear tire that i plugged for a weekend with no problems. the tire was retired to street duty and lasted a good 10k miles.

patching is not reliable. depending on the installer. the inside of the tire needs to be cleaned and buff'd (removing material). sometimes too much is removed or it's not cleaned too well.

using a rubber plug is not wise with radials. the metal belts will eventually cut through it.

the gooey plug is just that... it's sticky as snot.

-a|ex

 

[jeeps84]

using a rubber plug is not wise with radials. the metal belts will eventually cut through it.

the gooey plug is just that... it's sticky as snot.

-a|ex

That's the only plugs I will ever use. I trust them more than a patch.

If money isn't an issue. I would get a new tire.

 

[R1up0n1]

That's the only plugs I will ever use. I trust them more than a patch.

If money isn't an issue. I would get a new tire.

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[bumblebee]

How comfortable would you feel on a "spirited ride" with a patch on your tire? Personally, I would replace a tire that went flat from a nail or screw...However, If you were able to ride to the shop on the tire, I might trust a patch...I'm a wuss when it comes to riding 100+ on a patched tire...I won't do it...

 

[marko138]

I'm going with the new tire theory here. Again, safety and comfort. I personally wouldn't feel safe or comfortable on a repaired tire. I would drop some jack on a new tire and hope for no more nails.

Good luck.

 

[pickle.of.doom]

When I had a nail and flat because of it, I too used the gooey plug. It got me home, and who knows how much further it would've gotten me, but I had my tires replaced the next day anyway. No matter how you fix it, it will always be at the back of your mind nagging you.

 

[olbapablo]

yeah, just really sucks that it was a brand new tire.. .i just scrubbed it in maybe 300 miles ago and now i'm going to get a new tire... (peace of mind is worth the extra $).

Last time i changed both front and rear to Michellin... i was thinking of getting some BRIDGESTONE BATTLX014

I had teh Battlx020's on there, and i didn't like them too much... they followed the rain grooves pretty bad.

do you guys think it's ok to mix tires? keep the 020 in front and get a 014 in back? It's both Bridgestone... but just wanted to hear opinions before i went out and bought tires.

i really don't want to replace the front one as i now have 2 front tires that are practically new.

 

[jeeps84]

yeah, just really sucks that it was a brand new tire.. .i just scrubbed it in maybe 300 miles ago and now i'm going to get a new tire... (peace of mind is worth the extra $).

Last time i changed both front and rear to Michellin... i was thinking of getting some BRIDGESTONE BATTLX014

I had teh Battlx020's on there, and i didn't like them too much... they followed the rain grooves pretty bad.

do you guys think it's ok to mix tires? keep the 020 in front and get a 014 in back? It's both Bridgestone... but just wanted to hear opinions before i went out and bought tires.

i really don't want to replace the front one as i now have 2 front tires that are practically new.

The 20 and 14 have the same construction. It should be fine. Personally it was the tread pattern with the 20 that I didn't lik in the rain and traction for the front in the corners. You might want to go ahead and get a new front also.

 

[marko138]

Maybe you need to invest in some Fred Flintstone rock rubber.

 

[snadamo]

yeah, just really sucks that it was a brand new tire.. .i just scrubbed it in maybe 300 miles ago and now i'm going to get a new tire... (peace of mind is worth the extra $).

Last time i changed both front and rear to Michellin... i was thinking of getting some BRIDGESTONE BATTLX014

I had teh Battlx020's on there, and i didn't like them too much... they followed the rain grooves pretty bad.

do you guys think it's ok to mix tires? keep the 020 in front and get a 014 in back? It's both Bridgestone... but just wanted to hear opinions before i went out and bought tires.

i really don't want to replace the front one as i now have 2 front tires that are practically new.

Dont feel too bad, my buddy put a brand new set of pilot powers on his bike. And when I say brand new, I mean he only rode 60 miles on them. On the way home from his second ride, he gets a nail in his rear wheel. Guess where we were an hour later? At the shop mounting his new rear tire. I dont think I could handle a pactch on a 2 wheeled vehicle. It would really bother me knowing that I was riding with one.

 

[olbapablo]

thanks for all the advice guys. i ordered my new tire today. i'm going to replace the rear with the same B020, gonna cost me around $100 and i'm goign to mount/balance myself.

$100 for peace of mind sounds pretty reasonable... glad to have a forum! better to learn from you guys than the hard way on my own.

Thanks

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[Samurai_Jack]

With your luck, you really should just get your tires from Cycle Gear and get the warranty on the tires so they'll pretty much replace your tire whenever you get a nail.

 

[Back _Marker]

thanks for all the advice guys. i ordered my new tire today. i'm going to replace the rear with the same B020, gonna cost me around $100 and i'm goign to mount/balance myself.

$100 for peace of mind sounds pretty reasonable... glad to have a forum! better to learn from you guys than the hard way on my own.

Thanks

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err, so am I the only one that has experience with a plugged tire on both the racetrack and street?
When a plug leaks, it does not explode, you will feel the rear tire start to feel very heavy. also, you can assure yourself of no leakage by squirting soapy water on the plug and check for air bubles.

-a|ex

 

[Gas Man]

I agree Pickle... and I got enough stuff nagging me! :lol:

 

[JK_DILLA]

dont forget to burn out your old one.... feel like you got some of your moneys worth.