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See picture, It doesn't leak air from what I can see,
Can I fix it with a kit like this?
Is it safe? Any experiences?
Can I fix it with a kit like this?
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I have repaired numerous car and motorcycle tires with these kits and ran the tires till they need to be replaced due to wear, never had an issue.See picture, It doesn't leak air from what I can see,
Can I fix it with a kit like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5_nK8V-nU0
Is it safe? Any experiences?
Good luck. Please let us know how it goes after a while.Thanks I'll try plug later today.
I did plug the tire. I tried with one, but unfortunately didn't work. I was loosing air. I took the plug out and I decided I will try again, if it didn't work I would replace the tire. Instead of putting only 1 plug I put 2 (It was hard AF to stick them in the hole)Good luck. Please let us know how it goes after a while.
Thanks for your reply, it's nice to hear advice from someone with experience!When I was an ASE master technician working on cars professionally, I plugged tires all the time. Customers usually opted for a $10 fix rather than paying to have the tire removed and patched internally. I've plugged hundreds of tires, including on my own cars, trucks and motorcycles, and never had an issue running a plugged tire until worn out. On the other hand, you said you had to use two plugs to get it to seal. I would not trust that on a motorcycle tire. One tire losing pressure is just too critical. If the hole was big enough to require two plugs, better to replace the tire, for your own safety and the safety of those driving near you.
I started carrying a tire plug kit that has plugs meant for motorcycle tires. They're shaped like a round arrow, to provide that much more resistance to popping out. It's called the pocket tire plugger and is sold on revzilla and probably most other online moto stores. Still haven't had to use it though. I just mounted a new rear tire on my guzzi, so I'm sure I'll get a nail soon. It never fails to happen.
It also depends on the diameter of the plugs he used. I've come across dozens of different thicknesses. My last kit had five different sizes in it, for different tyre types and puncture sizes.If the hole was big enough to require two plugs, better to replace the tire, for your own safety and the safety of those driving near you.
That's what you do, I have also had lots of luck with mudders and moto tire plugs. Just clean, ream, install 1-2 plug snakes so there's no leaks and cut off the excess. Keep an eye on it and run it till it needs replaced or starts leaking again.I did plug the tire. I tried with one, but unfortunately didn't work. I was loosing air. I took the plug out and I decided I will try again, if it didn't work I would replace the tire. Instead of putting only 1 plug I put 2 (It was hard AF to stick them in the hole)
I put 35 psi in the rear tire, 100 ml later - no air leaks. Hope it's gonna last!