Screw in tire

As I have been checking over my bike I noticed a screw stuck in the rear tire.
My question is should I patch the tire or is it ok to use a plug?

 

I would not use a plug, I would go with the patch or a new tire.

 

I would take it to the shop, they will know if it is safe to plug, or you can put a tube in there.

 

thanks for your input, it makes me mad because the tires are only 4 months old!

 

You have a few options:

AutoZone - Plug Kit. - Tools and Plugs -- $10 Bucks
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalo ... stid=31723

Pull the Tire and haave a TIRE SHOP repair the puncture.
TIRE SHOP << Not dealer.
The Dealer is going to say the Tire is toast or Plug it for $65.00

The process at the tire shop SPREADS the Tire.
The Inside Surfaces is prepped.
An Air Tight Patch is applied.

 

Complain quietly about flats. If the gov gets the stats on flats we'll be required to install 400lb air comps with blow nozzles in front of every tire on all our vehicles. You know how much they like to take care of us.

 

They say: No wire... Plug the tire. Probably ok since they are usually 4 ply. How long has it been since you took a look at the shoes? If it's been a good while I'd check them,repack the bearing if it's not sealed and boot the screwhole that way no bumping.

 

Take it to a reputable tire shop.

Depending on the size of the projectile, they will either patch it from the inside, or if the hole is big enough;

apply something called a "tech patch" which is a plug attached to a patch. Cool invention for the correct application.

As long as the hole is in the tread area, either above method will work, and be safe.

What IS NOT safe is just a plug. Not in a tubeless motorcycle tire.

If it's in the sidewall, I would replace the tire.

Safety first.

 

I'm with fritz.. Have it patched if possible. It may cost a few bucks more but it's a much safer/better repair. It's been many years since I've had a flat but even on all or my "cages", I prefer patches.

 

Don't ever patch or plug any tire on the side wall because it will fail. I worked at a tire shop for 5 years and I have seen some sad sad work also if you take the tire off and there is a bunch of rubber dust or fillings then it might be time to change it too.

 

I had a nail in my Silver Wing rear tire. My trusty motorcycle shop installed a tube. That's been 4 years.

The "rasp" in a tire plug kit can cut cords, so don't use automotive type plugs.

 

I know in my area most tire shops will not touch a bike tire they say they cant patch them or its too much of a libality. I have seen plugs hold and patches fail and vise versa. If your on a budgit plugs are easy and mosty affective. If it is in the tread and not showing wire cords it is repairable as long as its a puncture not a gash.

 

Plugs are fine in car tires; if it blows you simply pull over to the side with another flat.

A plug, ALONE, in a tubeless motorcycle tire, is a recipe for disaster.

If only a plug is used, then a tube should be fitted.

 

I was out in the cold last night cleaning up in the unheated garage where my bike is sleeping, spun the front tire a little bit and what do I find??
A damn roofing nail in the front tire.
Must have picked it up on the last ride of the season.... tire's still holding air at pressure though, and the nail's just off centre of the tread. Tire's only about 1.5 years old, got about 3000km on it if that - no way I'm going to be changing it - I'm way too cheap for that. Looks like I'm getting a tube as well....

 

thanks for the tips, I think I'll pull the tire and take it to a tire shop and while I'm at it check the brake shoes after seeing all the threads lately.

 

Good call I figure that the cost to fix a tire on a bike is alot cheaper then your mobility or even worse your life.

 

Patch or plug not recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

My good man.. it really sucks that you picked up a screw. Especially on such a new tire.

Personally I would chaulk it up to some bad luck and get a new tire. What it will cost you isn't nearly as much as a trip to an emergancy room and a stay at the hospital. That is if you make it.

my 2cents..

Rob

 

I usually go the plug and tube combo
thought I'd share a pic of my most recent similar experience

 

I agree with replacing it. When my physical safety relies on only two tires between me and bodily harm, I'll replace it every time.

My dad has a messed up knee from a patch failing on his old bike. He learned the hard way. I'll take the 2nd hand lesson from him, thanks.