Nail in tire....question..
 

Just had new Metzeler Sportec M-1 put on the front and rear of the bike..Dont even have 10 miles on the tires, and already picked up a drywall screw in the rear tire, and it slowly leaking air..Like a car, can i just get this plugged and be safe, or is there a better solution, other than buying a new tire and paying to have it put on..

RE: Nail in tire....question..
 

my rear tire has a plug in it

no probs so far

RE: Nail in tire....question..
 

DONT PLUG IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spend the extra money and have the tire taken off and get it PATCHED. they do it here for $12 and plug for $2. patch is so much more realible!!!its your LIFE $2 or $12? plus its a new tire so i would patch it for the money invested in the tire and possible your life. my .02 cents

RE: Nail in tire....question..
 

If I was going to ride on it I'd put a patch on the inside. I've personally thrown away tires with less than 100 miles due to the same deal. Prolly with a patch or plug they're safe but I can't ride hard knowing the only thing between me and a flat is a patch/plug.

RE: Nail in tire....question..
 

A patch on the inside of the tire is cool. I would have no worries with that, and have done it a few times meself.
A plug is fine to get you home, but it's a temporary fix.

RE: Nail in tire....question..
 

Buy a new tire!!!! At least PATCH it DONT PLUG IT!!!!! I had a plug come out at about 75 or 80 MPH, try slowin THAT horse down without peein all over yourself!!! Now I know better........