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Is this tire pluggable?
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Smokinspyder
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If that is a side wall then I don't believe it should be plugged. At least from what I recall but my memory is starting to go on me so I would replace it if it is a side wall. Unless someone with better knowledge can suggest a different approach,
Bob Denman
New member
Judging by the foam: it appears to be up in the tread area... that would be pluggable.
But I'd never plug the tire on a Spyder... It's just better to replace it. nojoke
(But that's just me!
)
But I'd never plug the tire on a Spyder... It's just better to replace it. nojoke
(But that's just me!
)
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
New member
NO & on a bike a plug is only temporary should be done as a combi patch
Bob Denman
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Al,
Would you please remind him of your qualifications? :thumbup:
Would you please remind him of your qualifications? :thumbup:
Sorry Bob, you're not alone in feeling this way. I willl only have a MC ot trike tire plugged as a temporary "fix" until I can get it replaced. This is especially true of the 2-ply tires on a Spyder.Judging by the foam: it appears to be up in the tread area... that would be pluggable.
But I'd never plug the tire on a Spyder... It's just better to replace it. nojoke
(But that's just me!
blacklightning
Well-known member
I have only plugged the sidewall of a tire two times. Both were on my 21 hp huskavana lawn mower. Anything that will go faster than a lawn mower, I would replace the tire.
Should never plug the sidewall of a street tire. I would make an exception to get off the side of the road to a shop but not as a perm fix.
https://www.kaltire.com/why-cant-you-repair-tires-with-a-punctured-sidewall/
I've run a plug on a few Jeep tires right at the edge of the tread and just had to replace the plug after a few years.
Really plugs are supposed to be a temp solution. Patch will only hold under the tread area.
Most tire shops won't touch anything with a sidewall puncture because of the liability/risk.
https://www.kaltire.com/why-cant-you-repair-tires-with-a-punctured-sidewall/
I've run a plug on a few Jeep tires right at the edge of the tread and just had to replace the plug after a few years.
Really plugs are supposed to be a temp solution. Patch will only hold under the tread area.
Most tire shops won't touch anything with a sidewall puncture because of the liability/risk.
Chupaca
New member
Yes.....
Wait....I will plug any tire anywhere to get me home. Slow ryde but you don't get much help where I ryde and it will hold till then. On a motorcyle I would not go long on a plugged tire especially the rear one. I have done some strange things to tires to keep going growing up in a third world where you don't get sued for waking up. In this case I would change the tire. By the way no shop will plug a tire car or otherwise....:lecturef_smilie:
Wait....I will plug any tire anywhere to get me home. Slow ryde but you don't get much help where I ryde and it will hold till then. On a motorcyle I would not go long on a plugged tire especially the rear one. I have done some strange things to tires to keep going growing up in a third world where you don't get sued for waking up. In this case I would change the tire. By the way no shop will plug a tire car or otherwise....:lecturef_smilie:
Motorcycledave
Active member
Never Never Never NEVER
NEVER plug a tire in the sidewall
if you do, be sure your life insurance
is paid up for your next of kin...
Always Ride Safe
Dave
NEVER plug a tire in the sidewall
if you do, be sure your life insurance
is paid up for your next of kin...
Always Ride Safe
Dave
Have a small puncture and was considering plugging it. But as I've never done it before (but understand how its done), I just want to make sure the location of puncture should be plugged or tire replaced?
trikermutha
New member
Like others have stated I would not attempt repairs. That is to close to the sidewall. Temp repair to get home maybe but that's all. Looks like a new tire is in the picture now..
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
rcturner
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d.o.spyder-rts
Active member
:agree: not to plug except in an emergency situation and then replace tire asap. Dale
SPYDERGUY1
New member
:agree: REPLACE THE TIRE......... It need's to be done.
Tnpapa
New member
For sure
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
New member
My qualifications?, i am your average tire guy and most of the cars we work on are high end euro's. i also
have been in the biz for over 30 years and am road force certified as all my employees must be.
besides that i am a spyder schnook that takes no chances when it comes to safety.
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