A new tyre, and I'm pissed-off!

[Sensei]

Have riden Plugs in tyres from 30ks old right through to 6000k's when I poped it . Even put a Tube in my GSXR1100 tyre as they couldn't fix hole

[Bonez]

Have riden Plugs in tyres from 30ks old right through to 6000k's when I poped it . Even put a Tube in my GSXR1100 tyre as they couldn't fix hole

There's that dirty "T" word again.

[cowpoos]

There's that dirty "T" word again.

he is a dirty old man.... he probally remebers them..... bwaaah

[TygerTung]

I run tubes, they tire tends to go down pretty quickly with spoked wheels without a tube.

[The_Dover]

I wish I'd get two months out of a bike, let alone a tyre.

[Bonez]

I wish I'd get two months out of a bike, let alone a tyre.

Keep practicing.

[DEATH_INC.]

this is interesting to me. mid last year I had to get a new car tyre because some mongtard had put five nails into one (thankfully) of the tyres on the car (a tyre with less than 10000km from new ) I ended up with a new tyre because the tyre place told me they didnt want to put five repairs into a tyre they wouldnt guarantee its integrity (three holes close together, and another two, also close together). So I sucked it up and bought a new tyre. sounds like they saw me coming.

Hmmmm, I prolly woulda told ya the same thing, with all the laws and stuff now I wouldn't risk my ass doing it either. Remember if you get a punture,unless it's a tiny hole it's prolly taken out a cord or two, these are what hold the tyre together......if I fix it and it fails and you crash, mr plod comes knocking on MY door, not the bosses, Mine.
How much do you value your/your family's life?
Why do people refuse to spend money on tyres when they are the single most important thing on your car/bike?

[Toast]

Why do people refuse to spend money on tyres when they are the single most important thing on your car/bike?

That's for sure. A little while back, a decent set of tyres would have saved me a $10k bike. Granted, I still made a cock up, I accept that. Totally my fault, could have been avoided. But my usual fave tyres instead of the squared off OE jobbies that came when I got the bike (2nd hand) would have (I'm quite sure), forgiven me and had me thanking Mr Michelin.

They may not be as horny as a hot new Ti exhaust, but don't skimp on those little black donuts.

[R1madness]

Here is a little theory to throw into the mix. I bet ya $1 that the 2 pinholes were caused by the staple that the shop used to attatch the price lable in the shop. I have often seen bikes wheeled out after a tyre has been fitted with the staple still in them .They usually ping out in the first few turns of the wheel but if they dont they wear off the staple bridge and just get forced ionto the tyre as the rubber wears down.
And yes All Race/sports tyres are prone to puntures. Its because of the soft rubber and light weight carcase design.
Did you know most puntures happen in the rain? Its true.

[Sniper]

Why in the rain R1

[Highlander]

Why in the rain - Murphys law dictates it (He was an optimist you know).

[R1madness]

Actually its because the rain lubes the nail (or whatever) making it easier for it to penitrate the tyre.

[jonbuoy]

Not worth the risk of a repair failing - maybe on a sub 30HP bike. The guy who fixed it would be feeling pretty stink if it let fly and spat you off, better they play it safe mate.

[Bonez]

Actually its because the rain lubes the nail (or whatever) making it easier for it to penitrate the tyre.

Someone's been keeping that wee gem a secret then. Who told you that?

[Jantar]

Its no secret, just think about the lube thats used if you've ever grooved your own tyres.... its water. If you want to cut rubber, then wet it first.