Re: [ST] nail

[brettwilson21@xxxxxxx]

I have to ask the question on this one - is there any case where a tyre has suffered catastrophic failure after being plugged from the inside? 
 
I personally have not heard of such a case.  A few years back I ran a back tyre with three such plugs in it, simply because I could not afford a new one. I sought a fair bit of advice at the time and every mechanic I spoke to assured me it would be fine and it was.
 
Like most things in life its a personal choice.
 
Cheers
Brett
Sydney
 
-----Original Message-----
From: STeve Duncan <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 10:23:35 -0500
Subject: RE: [ST] nail


 
> 
>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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