Just my luck! New tire issue
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Squid
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From: South Carolina
Just my luck! New tire issue
Recently put a new Diablo rear on my bike. Got about 600 miles on it and picked up a d*** brad nail. Is there a safe way to patch it or do I need to buy another new tire?
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Yes... usually the tire shop will offer you a nail protection warranty when you purchase. But if not... just bring it to a tire shop to have it PATCHED. Not plugged!
A patch will bring it back to what it should be and you will have no worries. You can ride it. Track it. Stunt it. Pose with it.
If you to the plug there is the chance that the plug will fail and start to leak again.
Miguel
A patch will bring it back to what it should be and you will have no worries. You can ride it. Track it. Stunt it. Pose with it.
If you to the plug there is the chance that the plug will fail and start to leak again.
Miguel
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I have run the standard "rope" type plug many times and have never had a problem.
Now you would never run one in a front tire but for the rear, just plug it and keep an eye on the pressure and run it.
Now you would never run one in a front tire but for the rear, just plug it and keep an eye on the pressure and run it.
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Depends where on the profile it punctured. If towards the edge then it can damage the reinforcing material. I've had plug repair done on a hole just off centre without any problems which was done at the tire shop where I'd originally bought it. Take the wheel off and see what can be done at your local tire shop.
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Squid
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It's just to the right of center looking at the tire from the rear. Thanks for all the input. Gonna pull it and take to the shop for their recommendation. Found a new one online for $117. May go that route
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Superstock
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Same issue here. The last set of tires on my hawk picked up a large nail after about three days of putting them on! only had 150 miles on them. Plugged the hole with the rope type plug, did two tracks days on it, no problems. This was on a rear tire, just to to the left of center.
Never plugged a front tire, but plugged plenty of rears, pretty common to get most of your flats on the rear.
Do whatever you feel safe with.
Never plugged a front tire, but plugged plenty of rears, pretty common to get most of your flats on the rear.
Do whatever you feel safe with.
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