Screw in back tyre - repair or not?

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Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Doddsie - 09-01-14

(09-01-14, 10:38 AM)heath link Wrote: I've got a PR3 rear which Has two repairs on it no problems mate

But never repair a front always change a front tyre

Also I'd get it done at a garage small fee but peace of mind

Why never repair a front tyre???

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Phil - 09-01-14

I've done trackdays on tyres which have been repaired by my local shop with a proper plug on the inside. I think they were mushroom shaped and glued to the inside.

(09-01-14, 10:06 AM)Jamieg285 link Wrote: Is it suitable for repair?

That looks a bit close to the edge to me, and the screw looks like it didn't go in at right angles to the tyre so how big will the actual hole be?

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - heath - 09-01-14

They is a technical reason as to not repairing a front tyre but can't remember what it is but it's something like the pressure on the front tyre is a lot greater that the rear ( not meaning air pressure neither )

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Doddsie - 09-01-14

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???

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Grahamm - 09-01-14

(09-01-14, 10:28 PM)Doddsie link Wrote: 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???

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Doddsie - 10-01-14

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.

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - robby boy - 10-01-14

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.

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Ianboydsnr - 10-01-14

(09-01-14, 11:05 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=Doddsie link=topic=11265.msg120607#msg120607 date=1389302895]
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.
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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,

Like schools banning conkers!

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Punkstig - 10-01-14

I've plugged front tyres!

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - shady - 12-01-14

Repair it Wink

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...

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - RobG UK - 12-01-14

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.

Mind games. Its all mind games :evil

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - midden - 12-01-14

(09-01-14, 07:49 PM)Exupnut link Wrote: DO NOT USE BMW KITS THEY R SHIT. sorry Fuzzy but they are.

Another plug for the crafty plugger :-)

Strange how while scrolling the comments not looking at names as soon as I read [size=78%]DO NOT USE BMW KITS THEY R SHIT. sorry Fuzzy but they are. [/size][/size][size=78%]I just knew it was an Exup posting. Sorry but I did [/size] :lol

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - nick crisp - 12-01-14

(09-01-14, 07:49 PM)Exupnut link Wrote: Another plug for the crafty plugger :-)

And another wad of cash in the bank eh Pete? Wink

:lol

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - midden - 12-01-14

(10-01-14, 12:07 AM)Doddsie link Wrote: 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

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - Exupnut - 12-01-14

U can plug the front with the crafty plugger. Aka nick crisp lol

Re: Screw in back tyre - repair or not? - unfazed - 12-01-14

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.
[img width=300 height=300 alt=Tip Top Minicombi A6 6mm Plug Patch]http://valveandbalance.com/55-large/minicombi-a6-refil.jpg[/img]
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
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