flat tire

[beardroppings]

picked up a nail in my front tire yesterday (^&%*) tire is almost new. could I get by by plugging the hole or plug/patch combo? or am i shiite outta luck and have to get a new tire? hole is not in the side wall

[okierider]

Had my Metzler 210 for about 200 miles and got a .22 casing in it. ****!! Me and a buddy at work plugged it and squirted that green goo in it also and it's air tight! I've put another 1,000 miles on it since and it doesn't leak a drop (knock on wood). I would say give it a shot. Some members on here have run several thousand miles on plugged tires.

[jabo]

I would be less willing to plug the front.

[parkinglot]

I don't see any problem in plugging a tire, but a front tire..not me..

[arizonawarrior]

By any chance is your front tire an Avon? They have a warranty covering these sort of things. I don't know of any other brands that have a warranty like Avon, but its worth checking the manufacturer's website anyway.


I am in the same camp as the guys so far, it just doesn't seem wise to plug a high speed bike tire and in my experience its been near impossible to get a shop to do a patch. I think they see it as a liability.

[beardroppings]

tire is a dunlop, no warranty. only about 500 on it. I'm not a high speed rider at all on this bike. I'm kinda torn on what to do.

[darkside]

Originally Posted by beardroppings

tire is a dunlop, no warranty. only about 500 on it. I'm not a high speed rider at all on this bike. I'm kinda torn on what to do.

I was in the same boat700 miles into purchasing the beast. The shop told me that if I could find someone who will,patching from the inside will be way safer than a plug. They didnt want to do mine. I dont know how true that is but I didnt take a chance. Went out and bought me a new one.

[ActionJackson]

Spend a couple of buck$$ and save your A$$ . Your front tire should be perfect.

[arizonawarrior]

You'll worry every time you ride. It'll get in the way. Email Erik at http://www.swmototires.com/ (use: info@swmototires.com ). Ask him for the sale price on a replacement front tire, and verify freight is free. Their sale prices are very hard to beat. He's a good guy.

Originally Posted by beardroppings

tire is a dunlop, no warranty. only about 500 on it. I'm not a high speed rider at all on this bike. I'm kinda torn on what to do.

[Dunecraz]

Thanks Arizona Warrior.I called and ordered mine up today. I was suprised at the price as it was cheaper than elsewhere. Definitely mention this website. Can't wait to get my Avon Storm 2 Ultra!!!