Plugged rear tire - how safe is that?

tanker · 06-06-2010, 10:07 PM

Gents,

I picked up a nice fat screw with my rear tire when I had about 2500 miles on the rear Bridgestone. I have 6000 on it now and never had any problem with the tire, slow leak or anything. My dealership did the work and as far as I can tell the plug is mushroom type. Today I read that a plugged motorcycle tire has to be replaced ASAP. What is your opinion about this? Is it safe to ride or needs to be thrown away? As of now I think I could get 10K out of the tire - I usually ride pretty fast (80-90) on the HOV lane when commuting... Thanks

06-06-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
tanker Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 27	Plugged rear tire - how safe is that? Gents, I picked up a nice fat screw with my rear tire when I had about 2500 miles on the rear Bridgestone. I have 6000 on it now and never had any problem with the tire, slow leak or anything. My dealership did the work and as far as I can tell the plug is mushroom type. Today I read that a plugged motorcycle tire has to be replaced ASAP. What is your opinion about this? Is it safe to ride or needs to be thrown away? As of now I think I could get 10K out of the tire - I usually ride pretty fast (80-90) on the HOV lane when commuting... Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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