Back Tyre

[red imp]

I have just noticed that the previous owner has had the back tyre plugged after i assume was a puncture.  is it safe to ride or would it be best to replace the tyre? I have done a few miles on it since i bought the bike.

[slimwilly]

Mine was plugged at a month old, a few thousand miles now, tyre worn out , no problems

[stevierst]

I've never replaced a tyre that could be plugged, always had it repaired, or if it's getting on a bit, repaired it myself.

Had dozens of flats over the years, never had a plug fail.

[dazza]

I wouldn't sweat it either mate. I've had a couple of plugs in one rear tyre before and that's on a gen 1. If I had the slower gen 2, then it really wouldn't concern me at all.

[red imp]

Thank for the advice. Upwards on onwards it is then. 

[Tmation]

There is a manufacturers recommended speed limit on push through plugs of about 40 or 50 mph, also they are designed as a get you home solution. If you have the tyre removed and a vulcanised patch/plug fitted it would be safer.


Saying that I drove halfway across Saudi Arabia in my Volvo 850 T5, mostly around the 140 mph mark, and only found out later that the dealer had fitted a plug when it was in for service  :eek [size=78%] [/size]

[sadlonelygit]

did a track day with a plugged rear, no problems.

[fireblake]

I rode a FireBlade down our local race track at an indicated 165mph with a plugged back tyre with no problems, it was as good as normal.


Mickey

[onejay]

My rear tyre had 10 miles on it
I had it plugged, no problems at all.