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**Heineken** · 03-19-2010, 08:51 AM

I'm in a dilemma ... I don't want to pay 300 bucks on a new set of tires but also don't want to have a mishap because I was cheap either. I feel pretty good in my skin and I've decided to keep it

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I was recommended both options, plug it and replace it. What do you guys think?

Pizz · 03-19-2010, 09:07 AM

To me, this is about an individuals acceptance level for risk. If a tire blows on my car, no problem. If a tire blows on my bike, especially in a corner, ouch....

I would patch it and ride cautiously until I got home. Then I'd replace it.

**dart1963** · 03-19-2010, 09:09 AM

Guess it really depends on how much life the tire has left in it... if it's relatively old, no question, good excuse to get an upgraded tire.... but if it's still halfway usable, it'd be a tough call...

vitrox · 03-19-2010, 09:59 AM

there are plenty of people out there with patched tires that have no issues for the life of the tire. Personally, I would never ride on a patched tire, my life and bike are worth more than a few hundred bucks for new ones.

Roaddawg · 03-19-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vitrox

there are plenty of people out there with patched tires that have no issues for the life of the tire. Personally, I would never ride on a patched tire, my life and bike are worth more than a few hundred bucks for new ones.

I agree. Plus, you only really need to replace the one punctured tire unless you don't like the tires your running with.

DragonBlu · 03-19-2010, 11:28 AM

11 years in the tire business and I would follow PIZZ's advice.

**JonKerr** · 03-19-2010, 11:35 AM

I rode on a patched tire for about 400 miles. I thought I'd feel fine but I just always felt nervous about it. So as soon as I had the cash to do it, I got new tires.

bjs045 · 03-19-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonBlu

11 years in the tire business and I would follow PIZZ's advice.

6 years in the tire/rims business 13 years total in automotive industry. Patch or plug that flat to get home then replace it. On a car I'd be okay since I have a spare. On a bike....yeah.

MikeN02 · 03-19-2010, 12:39 PM

Biker told me a story about how he was young and patched his tire. The heat got to his tire and it popped on him and he hit a gaurd rail and shattered his collar bone.

yeah no, i'm not risking that.

nlpyle · 03-19-2010, 01:23 PM

I just had that issue. While checking my tire pressure I found that I had a nail in my tire. I just left it in there and got it replace a couple days later. It was the rear tire and it cost me $162 total. that is them taking it off and putting it back on, the whole nine. I asked some people about those patch kits people talk about and it sounds like they are donuts on a car. Not really good to ride on for a long time but will work to get you home safely. Either way you go I wish you the best. Take care bud.

View Poll Results: When dealing with a puncture, what do you do?
Plug the tire myself.	8	14.29%
Repaired professionally.	13	23.21%
Replace tire.	33	58.93%
I don't have this problem, I don't check my tires...	2	3.57%
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03-19-2010, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Heineken Senior Member Bike: '07 Kawasaki ZX-6R Silver Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 916 Thanks: 717 Thanked 261 Times in 162 Posts	When dealing with a tire puncture, what do you do? I'm in a dilemma ... I don't want to pay 300 bucks on a new set of tires but also don't want to have a mishap because I was cheap either. I feel pretty good in my skin and I've decided to keep it . I was recommended both options, plug it and replace it. What do you guys think? __________________ Always remember the three S's: SAFE, SMOOTH & SEXY

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JonKerr Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R a.k.a. "Gretchen" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego (Lakeside) Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 57 Thanked 872 Times in 490 Posts	I rode on a patched tire for about 400 miles. I thought I'd feel fine but I just always felt nervous about it. So as soon as I had the cash to do it, I got new tires. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R / BT-003 Tires / T-Rex Frame Sliders / T-Rex Swingarm Spools / Custombikeparts.com FE / R6S Mirrors / LP Flushmounts / DDM HID Kit / Pro Grip Grips / Pro Grip CF Tank Pad / StompGrip Race Ovals / Pazzo Shorty Levers / GYTR Tinted DB Windscreen / R6 Header & GYTR CF Exhaust / DynoJet PCV / Marthy Maps / K&N Intake / Driven Lightened Sprocktes / EK Chain / RaceTech Suspension / MFW Vario Offset Pegs / EBC HH Brake Pads / Goodridge SS Brake Lines My Vimeo Page

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MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Biker told me a story about how he was young and patched his tire. The heat got to his tire and it popped on him and he hit a gaurd rail and shattered his collar bone. yeah no, i'm not risking that. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

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03-19-2010, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pizz Member Bike: FZ6R, Ninja 1000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 92 Thanks: 8 Thanked 53 Times in 23 Posts	To me, this is about an individuals acceptance level for risk. If a tire blows on my car, no problem. If a tire blows on my bike, especially in a corner, ouch.... I would patch it and ride cautiously until I got home. Then I'd replace it.

03-19-2010, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Guess it really depends on how much life the tire has left in it... if it's relatively old, no question, good excuse to get an upgraded tire.... but if it's still halfway usable, it'd be a tough call...

03-19-2010, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	there are plenty of people out there with patched tires that have no issues for the life of the tire. Personally, I would never ride on a patched tire, my life and bike are worth more than a few hundred bucks for new ones.

03-19-2010, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
DragonBlu Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 480 Thanks: 273 Thanked 181 Times in 114 Posts	11 years in the tire business and I would follow PIZZ's advice.

03-19-2010, 01:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
nlpyle Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 104 Thanks: 32 Thanked 32 Times in 16 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I just had that issue. While checking my tire pressure I found that I had a nail in my tire. I just left it in there and got it replace a couple days later. It was the rear tire and it cost me $162 total. that is them taking it off and putting it back on, the whole nine. I asked some people about those patch kits people talk about and it sounds like they are donuts on a car. Not really good to ride on for a long time but will work to get you home safely. Either way you go I wish you the best. Take care bud.