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Repair Or Scrap

Discussion in 'Tyres' started by Andy800, Nov 3, 2018.

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  1. Just found what looks like a nail in my tyre, unfortunately it’s in one of the treads.
    Repair or bin it?

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    #1 Andy800, Nov 3, 2018
  2. Repair
     
    #2 Dirty Leeds, Nov 3, 2018
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  3. I have no issue riding on a repair, just wasn’t sure if it was repairable in that area
     
    #3 Andy800, Nov 3, 2018
  4. If road, repair
     
    #4 bradders, Nov 3, 2018
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  5. Bin it get a new one, we all know your reputation with dodgy tyres Andy.
     
    #5 cookster, Nov 3, 2018
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  6. Haha yeah good call @cookster Ill go for the repair I reckon, only road use on that one :)
     
    #6 Andy800, Nov 3, 2018
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  7. Michelins can be repaired as they run Kevlar belts.
     
    #7 duke63, Nov 4, 2018
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  8. Repair
     
    #8 Robarano, Nov 4, 2018
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  9. Yes repair as they only last so long those RS
     
    #9 PeterT, Nov 4, 2018
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  10. Put it on eBay and get yourself a new one
     
    #10 T500, Nov 4, 2018
  11. if in doubt, throw it out !
     
    #11 portboy, Nov 4, 2018
  12. I did a repair on my rear tyre in a very similar place six months ago, it's just fine.
    Steve
     
    #12 Birdie, Nov 4, 2018
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  13. I repaired one of those three months ago for a mate, he has done some 2000 miles since some of which were quick miles.
     
    #13 BigAlan, Nov 4, 2018
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  14. If it'll pass a MOT it should be safe IMO.
     
    #14 Cream_Revenge, Nov 4, 2018
  15. Likewise, an almost new rear on the 916 and in the tread just like the above.

    Use a proper 'from the inside' repair plug and it'll be fine.
     
    #15 Dukedesmo, Nov 5, 2018
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    #16 Jimbo171, Apr 8, 2019
  17. I ended up replacing as I made a right mess trying to repair it.
    Wouldn't bother me riding on a plugged tyre tbh
     
    #17 Andy800, Apr 8, 2019
  18. Oh no!!! Cheers, I've never tried a repair burt might change the tyres to Pirelli anyway as they are standard for the bike, get it plugged and chuck the pair on Ebay and get a bit of cash back.
     
    #18 Jimbo171, Apr 8, 2019
  19. These are the ones I used, have to be fitted from the inside though.
    My repaired tire is still running fine. 51lojYePLwL._SY355_.jpg
     
    #19 Birdie, Apr 8, 2019
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  20. What tyre did you get repaired?
     
    #20 Jimbo171, Apr 8, 2019
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