Tire Plugs

[Dozer1]

Arrrrrrrgh!!!! Just installed a brand spanking new 300 rear tire. Then, with less than 800 miles on it, walked out of a place the other day and noticed that I'd picked up a screw right between the tread, alittle off to the right of the tire. Hole was about an 1/8" wide. Aint no way I want to shell out another $300 plus for yet another new tire, so I plugged it. Have put a couple hundred more highway miles on the Dog since then, and it seems to be holding ok. My question is: Has anyone else went through a similiar experience, and if so, how much faith should I place in the plug?:bang::bang:

 

[mobsta]

i plugged a tire on the rear and road about 500 miles til i was able to buy a new tire,i was sweatn bullets the hole time,some guys are ok with it however i am not,only has a way to get home or til i can afford it but thats just me,i also wear a full helmet:lol:

 

[Dozer1]

Know exactly what you mean...scarey feeling to be zipping down the highway knowing that at any minute that plug could give. For that reason, refuse to carry a passenger right now. I also ride with helmet (albeit reluctantly sometimes. lol) Thanx, Mobsta

 

[Splitlog]

I put 2000 miles on my 330 tire with a plug dead center. No problems. Save your money and ride!!!

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

No shit, not a damn thing wrong with a tire plug!!!!! Forget it is even there!
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[Dozer1]

Lmao! Now that's what I was hoping to hear!

 

[surferdude]

That should be a no brainer ... if you know what I mean. :lol:
Went thru the same thing ... I was lucky that the plug didn't hold so I had to get a new tire. Just piece of mind ... still all together that is. What you could do before you get the new one installed is do a burn out ....

 

[ChopperJeff]

I did the same thing on the rear tire of my '05 Chopper. Plugged the Dunlop tire, and road it for another 10,000 miles! Just keep a close eye on the tire pressure, as they can develop a slow leak.

 

[07bigdog]

Arrrrrrrgh!!!! Just installed a brand spanking new 300 rear tire. Then, with less than 800 miles on it, walked out of a place the other day and noticed that I'd picked up a screw right between the tread, alittle off to the right of the tire. Hole was about an 1/8" wide. Aint no way I want to shell out another $300 plus for yet another new tire, so I plugged it. Have put a couple hundred more highway miles on the Dog since then, and it seems to be holding ok. My question is: Has anyone else went through a similiar experience, and if so, how much faith should I place in the plug?:bang::bang:

I picked up about a #10 screw in the centre of my 300 tire at 460 miles. My buddy plugged it at his automotive shop. I now have 7500 miles and no problems. Can't even find where it was plugged. Happy riding.

 

[Dozer1]

Burnouts...That's what sucks. Prior to this tire, used to do burnouts all the time. Most miles I'd ever gotten on a tire was alittle over 2,000. Last one I decided to just see how many miles I could get on it, so no burnouts. Turns out, just a tad over 8,000. But I do a TON of touring under a heavy load on the interstate. So not suprising. Prior to replacing this one, though, definitely roasted!!!!

 

[linx]

It hasn't happened on my dog yet, but on my VTX, I had a tire plug installed in the rear tire and ran about 2500 miles on it with no problems.

A tire patch kit is a good thing to keep on the bike!

 

[hollywoodjohnny]

Burnouts...That's what sucks. Prior to this tire, used to do burnouts all the time. Most miles I'd ever gotten on a tire was alittle over 2,000. Last one I decided to just see how many miles I could get on it, so no burnouts. Turns out, just a tad over 8,000. But I do a TON of touring under a heavy load on the interstate. So not suprising. Prior to replacing this one, though, definitely roasted!!!!

Burnouts :loony: :loony: I personally I don't think our bikes are made to do alot of burnouts, there not crotch rockets. just my opinion

 

[KaptinAmerika]

I put 7000 miles on a 250 on my 03 chop with a plug. Just make sure you use the hole reamer first and put glue on the plug before you insert it and, of couurse as ChopperJeff said earlier, keep a close eye on the tire pressure. If your losing pressure check the plug with some soapy water and if its leaking then replug it. Of course tire shops will tell you to only use it as an emergency procedure and I would have to say I agree with them but then thats because neither they nor I want to be sued. Use plugs at your own discretion for sure. Also I would NOT use plugs on a rice rocket that I rode, which I would if they made one that fit me, consistantly over 100 mph or did crazy tricks on.

 

[KnotSo]

over 8000 miles with a plug in it and plan on having more than 20k before replacing tire.

 

[Eric]

my rear tire will never see 10-20K I might get 4K on my rear tire... never done burn out.. I do launch hard & have been known to see smoke comming from my tire while rolling.. just nailing it... how do you get 10-20K out of a tire....yall must be puttin along like old folks drive.. slow as hell......:roll::roll::roll:

 

[KnotSo]

Yup, that must be it...

 

[IIWII]

I've ridin' with Knot... and a Grandpa he is Not...so

 

[Dozer1]

over 8000 miles with a plug in it and plan on having more than 20k before replacing tire.

Knotso! How in the sam hell did you manage to even come CLOSE to 20,000 miles outa your rear tire?! I literally babied my last one to death and, like I said, only got just alittle over 8,000. What am I doing wrong? Admittedly, I usually travel under a heavy load (roughly 400-lbs). But damn! Would that really make that much difference?

 

[KnotSo]

Let me just say I know of many that are getting well in excess of 15k outa there front and rear tires. Most in the NW that I have talked to are well over 10k. I would also bet all are running recommended tire pressures.

 

[Dozer1]

Me too, Knotso. 40-lbs in front and 42-lbs in rear. Check'em religiously every time I take her out, and on long trips all along the way. Must have something to do with pack weight and straightline highway miles. At 20,000 miles my rear bearings were literally fried! One hardly even spun by hand, just grinded. Thanks for your input. Much appreciated!