I just got a nail in my 2 day old tire. How do I fix the flat. can I do it the same way you fix a car with the plug you stick in or do you have to break it down and put a patch on the inside. the nail is in the center not on the side wall.

 

Same thing happened to me at 500 miles, what a bitch. You'll hear both sides of the argument, replace or repair. If I were you, I'd plug it, drive it straight to the bike shop and get a new one. If we rode cruisers that didn't see too many side loads, I'd almost risk it.


good luck.

 

I know you are going to hate this but there is no good news for you. Time for a newer tire. Then find out where the nail came from and slash their tires for a month straight.

 

New tire no doubt about it. You only have 2 tires between you and the pavement, better make sure they are all ship shape.

Diabo

 

yea, almost everyone will tell you to replace it including me. You can repair it, but just think about it, its ether that $150-$200 to be A LOT safer than to be in the hospital.....I'd choose the $150-$200

 

Yeah there is no way in hell that I would ever chance it!

Just get a new tire.....it'll make your life A LOT easier & safer

 

as stated above, i personally wouldn't risk riding on a patched tire. i say "patched" because plugs are crap and most tire shops will not use them anymore because they just plain suck. but, if i had the proper knowledge and know-how to properly patch tires myself, i wouldn't have a problem riding on a tire that i know was patched properly. but i'm no tire expert and i don't trust people i don't know with my life so my only option would be a new tire. i know it sucks. i replaced a tire with only 800 miles on it because of a nail. i could only imagine my frustration with a 2 day old tire. good luck with the repair/replacement.

 

get a new one.....
i can't name one shop that would take the risk of patching/plugging a tire.
i know spending the cash for a new tire to replace a new tire hurts, but i'm sure it does not hurt as much as the pavement.

 

i got a nail in my tire last year....i plugged it and rode on it...probably not the smartest thing, but didnt have the cash for a new tire...

it ended up holding through about 15-20 130mph 1/4 mile races....never had a problem with it...it worked out for me...

 

I've been riding on a mushroom patched rear tire for 2,000 miles

No issues, leaks whatsoever.


But I don't race...just ride to and from work on my '92 f2