Number of posts : 7 Location : Ingleside/Calallen Registration date : 2008-01-13
Subject: Flat tires and blowouts Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:25 pm
I found out the hard way, that its not a bad idea to carry a tire plug kit with you on long trips and be prepared for flats and blowouts--Bikes and cars..
Roundman Lifer
Number of posts : 210 Location : Calallen Registration date : 2008-01-18
Subject: Re: Flat tires and blowouts Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:11 am
I use the "plug&go" tire plugger. It inserts a rubber mushroom shaped plug. Does a good job, but you should practice with any of the repair kits on an old tire. On the side of the road is not the place to learn how to use it. Remember tire repair is just that, a repair, not a permanent fix. Happy motoring
Roundman Lifer
Number of posts : 210 Location : Calallen Registration date : 2008-01-18
I've always said a repair is just that "a repair". But I am on my 3rd flat rear tire in about 2 years, each with about 2000 miles, one with a big nail, one with a large screw, the last one I don't know yet and at $200+ for a tire, well you know where this is going. I usually ride pretty fast, 2 up, and drag my trailer. With hot summer days heating up the tire, also it is a steel belt tire, what are your feelings on patching/plugging a tire for long term service?
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