RE: [ST] nail

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hi all,
>
> I had to pull a nail out of my back tire : a BT57 with only 1500 kms on it 
> (930 miles).A mate shoved a plug in it so that I could get the bike home.
>
> I'm planning on taking the bike to a professional bike tire fitter to have 
> the plug checked out with the tire off the rim.
>
> I've got mates who tell me I should chuck the tire, and replace it with a 
> new one.
>
> Seems an unholy waste, anyone got a view ?
>
>
> Also - anyone tried out the Pirelli Strada's ?
>
>
> thanks
>
>
>
> Marc


Marc, I know it seems like a terrible waste, and I've had to do it myself.  
But do you really want to be contemplating a catastrophic tire failure while 
zooming along at speed?  We have enough to worry about, adding a plugged 
tire just ruins the fun of riding, for me.

Just my personal opinion.





eL Donut
jinete en la tormenta

STeve Duncan
'00-Sprint-ST
'96-DR350S


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