Tire repair?

[CP]

Well, that sucks. 

I put a Slime plug in it and it's holding air.

Replace it or run it until it's bald?

[boneaddict]

I had one ruin my day last year too.   Last day of the morning hunt.   Ended up missing seeing a real dandy. 

[trophyhunt]

Run it for now, just keep an eye on the pressure.  My son in law and I put a plug in his full size truck tire about two months ago, pulled out a nail.  It has been holding air since, I just wish he'd take it in so they could put a patch on the inside, it would make me feel better.   

[Special T]

What  does the tire go on? Application matters. A patch on the inside is the proper follow up. If it is a motorcycle tire nobody will put a patch on it.

[CP]

Rear tire on a motorcycle and I haven’t found anyplace that will work on motorcycle tires.  At least not for a reasonable price.  Not anyone that I’d trust anyway.

So, I figure that I’m on my own.  I guess I could put a tube in it, but I’d rather not. 

I’ve carried this plug kit around in my truck for years.  Never used it because I always just put on the spare.  And truck tires are easy to get fixed. 

Maybe I’ll get a tube and carry it with me on the bike, just in case. 

[BD1]

I would get a new tire and not risk it. 

[Special T]

Rear tire on a motorcycle and I haven’t found anyplace that will work on motorcycle tires.  At least not for a reasonable price.  Not anyone that I’d trust anyway.

So, I figure that I’m on my own.  I guess I could put a tube in it, but I’d rather not. 

I’ve carried this plug kit around in my truck for years.  Never used it because I always just put on the spare.  And truck tires are easy to get fixed. 

Maybe I’ll get a tube and carry it with me on the bike, just in case.

Thats what I thought. The combination of a patch and plug would probably treat you fine but you look like you have a 70/30 street/offroad tire. Looks like a tire my brother had on his Suzuki 600 dual sport several years back. which tells me you drive it down the road a bunch and on fs roads sometimes. Bummer that tire looks almost new. The nail is right in the face, and if it was a more offroad bike Id probably patch it and not worry about it. leaning into a corner on pavement or dodging Kias on the freeway dont sound like a good gamble.

What kind of bike is it?

[CP]

Rear tire on a motorcycle and I haven’t found anyplace that will work on motorcycle tires.  At least not for a reasonable price.  Not anyone that I’d trust anyway.

So, I figure that I’m on my own.  I guess I could put a tube in it, but I’d rather not. 

I’ve carried this plug kit around in my truck for years.  Never used it because I always just put on the spare.  And truck tires are easy to get fixed. 

Maybe I’ll get a tube and carry it with me on the bike, just in case.

Thats what I thought. The combination of a patch and plug would probably treat you fine but you look like you have a 70/30 street/offroad tire. Looks like a tire my brother had on his Suzuki 600 dual sport several years back. which tells me you drive it down the road a bunch and on fs roads sometimes. Bummer that tire looks almost new. The nail is right in the face, and if it was a more offroad bike Id probably patch it and not worry about it. leaning into a corner on pavement or dodging Kias on the freeway dont sound like a good gamble.

What kind of bike is it?

Yep, dual sport (Zero DS) with Pirelli MT-60s (less than 3K, mostly blacktop, miles and extra wide chicken strips). 

[CP]

Anyone use these as a permanent repair?  Worth trying?

[Weaklink]

I had a VFR800 long ago.  Bought new tires and picked-up a nail shortly thereafter.  Shops would not patch it.  So I bought this kit.  Stop-n-Go tire plugger.

https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1075-Standard-Plugger/dp/B0018EUDHW/ref=asc_df_B0018EUDHW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312177448019&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7133413401459592813&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009671&hvtargid=pla-493356440818&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61495038909&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312177448019&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7133413401459592813&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009671&hvtargid=pla-493356440818

I used to go 140+mph on my bike, never had an issue with the plug.

I just used this kit last week to plug a car tire.  Works great; don't even have to take wheel off car.  Have used this kit about a dozen times to fix nail/screw holes.  Always worked.  Good for an emergency repair.  Supposed to be temporary, but I run them permanent.  Never a problem.

I don't have the proper equipment to dismount tires without scratching my wheels, so this is my fix.

[CP]

I had a VFR800 long ago.  Bought new tires and picked-up a nail shortly thereafter.  Shops would not patch it.  So I bought this kit.  Stop-n-Go tire plugger.

https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1075-Standard-Plugger/dp/B0018EUDHW/ref=asc_df_B0018EUDHW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312177448019&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7133413401459592813&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009671&hvtargid=pla-493356440818&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61495038909&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312177448019&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7133413401459592813&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009671&hvtargid=pla-493356440818

I used to go 140+mph on my bike, never had an issue with the plug.

I just used this kit last week to plug a car tire.  Works great; don't even have to take wheel off car.  Have used this kit about a dozen times to fix nail/screw holes.  Always worked.  Good for an emergency repair.  Supposed to be temporary, but I run them permanent.  Never a problem.

I don't have the proper equipment to dismount tires without scratching my wheels, so this is my fix.

That's similar to what I used.  I put one of these sticky rope plugs in.  It seems to be holding at 35 PSI. 

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K

[CP]

With the plug:

[Griiz]

I keep plugs in all my vehicles and have patched many holes with them. They almost always work great.

[Special T]

Anyone use these as a permanent repair?  Worth trying?

NO!  Just trim the plug on the inside of the tire with a small sharp flexible knife then and apply a patch.

[GWP]

I remember when we put our life in danger when gas stations and tire repair places put tire plugs in regularly. Took one lawsuit to end all that.
I mean, I never had one fail, even drag racing and motor cycle racing. One motorcycle tire I ran had three plugs in it! Death defying times three!!!
They work fine.
Don't push 5" of cord (on the sticky cord type) inside the tire, and follow the directions on any of them. Most places will 'inside patch' as long as the hole is not on the sidewall or the corner.
As far as 'reasonable cost', well, can't help there. Kind of whatever it is worth to you, I guess.