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Author Topic: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?  (Read 10018 times)

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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #25 on: 09 January 2014, 11:07:32 pm »
I still dont get why you shouldnt use it on a front tyre though. Saying its not safe to use on the front would kind of put me using it on the back as well.

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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #26 on: 09 January 2014, 11:08:23 pm »
If I was going to repair that I would use a Minicombi plug type patch from the inside, personally it is up to you if you repair or get it repaired professionally, the fitter will advise if it is repairable or not.
 
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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #27 on: 09 January 2014, 11:16:46 pm »
Ive never plugged a tyre so Im only guessing, but that would suggest to me that a tyre that has been repaired isnt up to the same standard as one that hasnt???

That's why the tyre companies say you shouldn't repair (or use Puncturesafe/ Ultraseal) on Z rated tyres. But unless you're going to be riding at 150mph, I don't see that that's ever going to be an issue.


Actually they don't recommend repairing them, as there is no British standard for repairing those tyres, unlike slower rated older tyres, no standard so it's corporate buttock clenching to pacify liability insurance,


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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #28 on: 10 January 2014, 07:31:09 am »
I've plugged front tyres!
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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #29 on: 11 January 2014, 11:14:46 pm »
Repair it  ;) never had a tyre on my bike yet that hasn t had a puncture, latest was with glass and put a cut on the outside about 8mm long and  l thought the worst. Would have used my plugger tool if it was a nail or a screw but took it to my local tyre place and luckily the cut on the inside was only small so he used the usual umbrella/mushroom patch, all seems well and l m happy to know the hole is covered and plugged...
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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #30 on: 12 January 2014, 10:44:44 am »
tyre is rubber, repair is with rubber sealant, plug is rubber.  Whats the problem. 
Chances are you could have been riding with the screw in it for god knows how long.
 
Its just that you now know its there so its gotta be killing you soon.
 
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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #31 on: 12 January 2014, 11:46:15 am »
DO NOT USE BMW KITS THEY R SHIT. sorry Fuzzy but they are.



Another plug for the crafty plugger :-)



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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #32 on: 12 January 2014, 11:50:52 am »
Another plug for the crafty plugger :-)

And another wad of cash in the bank eh Pete?  ;)   :lol

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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #33 on: 12 January 2014, 11:58:22 am »
I still dont get why you shouldnt use it on a front tyre though. Saying its not safe to use on the front would kind of put me using it on the back as well.
Front wheel steering increases wobble much easier to lose control of bike than rear wheel wobble.  So any repair lessens the strength of tyre and manufacturers probably not willing to take responsibility. plus good money maker
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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #34 on: 12 January 2014, 12:22:05 pm »
U can plug the front with the crafty plugger. Aka nick crisp lol
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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not?
« Reply #35 on: 12 January 2014, 04:39:03 pm »
These are the best for a pernament repair, it is a patch and a plug in one.  It is the Minicombi Patch plug as Robby boy stated
Needs to have the tyre remover to do it and balanced afterwards.
 Tip Top Minicombi A6 6mm Plug Patch
I have a packet of these Stop and Go plugs under the seat as a get me home and they are almost as good as the minicombi