How do I patch a punctured rear tire? Is it safe?

[Vince]

How do I patch a punctured tire? The rear tire on my 2013 Honda PCX150 has a nail in it.

The local dealership doesn't repair flat tires, because the manufacturer says that it's dangerous. They only replace tires.

However, Youtube tells me that I can buy a tire repair kit at Walmart for under $10.

Is my tire radial or tubeless? (I want to make sure I get the correct repair kit.)

Am I safe just patching the tire instead of replacing it?

I might put 50-100 miles on my scooter at 40-50 mph with about 15-20 stops in between for work. In other words, 5-7 miles in between each stop. The scooter has 19000 miles.

Thanks.

[Jge64]

YouTube can show you a lot of things, but that doesn't mean it has merit. On my car, I would patch a tire all day long (and have) but that's because it's got four wheels. On a bike, I'd replace the tire, a spontaneous blowout on a bike can get you killed.

[Vince]

On a bike, I'd replace the tire, a spontaneous blowout on a bike can get you killed.

I don't want to get killed.

[homie]

I plugged a sport bike tire once, road it until I could replace it. Takes a couple minutes and worked great! Hardly think it would blow out just for a plug and I put 100 miles on the plugged tire. I haven't noticed any radial motorbike tires. I used the same kit as in this video

[Vince]

I plugged a sport bike tire once, road it until I could replace it. Takes a couple minutes and worked great! Hardly think it would blow out just for a plug and I put 100 miles on the plugged tire.

Thanks. I will plug it until I replace the tire then.

Do plugs wear down over time?

Should I replace the tire immediately or just wait until the tread wears down?

This is the third punctured rear tire on this bike, and it costs maybe $250 to replace each time.

[WhiteNoise]

Don't be riding it to Heaven's Gate. Plug and replace the tire (again, geez) asap. You own a bike, these things happen. Think safety first (but, you know that already....you're asking these questions )

[Vince]

Don't be riding it to Heaven's Gate. Plug and replace the tire (again, geez) asap. You own a bike, these things happen. Think safety first (but, you know that already....you're asking these questions )

thanks. i called yesterday to get a quote on a tire replacement. they should get back to me today. i will path it in the meantime and then put 100 miles on it for work.

[homie]

Do plugs wear down over time?
This is the third punctured rear tire on this bike, and it costs maybe $250 to replace each time.

WOW! you have to stop taking that road Plugs are permanent, they only wear down to the surface of the tire and last the life of the tire. I have put them in my truck tires as well. Out of sight out of mind, it's no big thing on a car but maybe you find out where these nails are coming from and re-route the alley's and parking lots you take your bike.

Put your location in your profile please, you might be right in my backyard and I have a new extra rear tire, you never know

[you you]

YouTube can show you a lot of things, but that doesn't mean it has merit. On my car, I would patch a tire all day long (and have) but that's because it's got four wheels. On a bike, I'd replace the tire, a spontaneous blowout on a bike can get you killed.

A tube can be patched. A tyre plugged.

For the sake of balance a blowout may not occur and if it does you may not be killed.

[you you]

On a bike, I'd replace the tire, a spontaneous blowout on a bike can get you killed.

I don't want to get killed.

That's an excellent thought. Cherish it.

[you you]

I plugged a sport bike tire once, road it until I could replace it. Takes a couple minutes and worked great! Hardly think it would blow out just for a plug and I put 100 miles on the plugged tire. I haven't noticed any radial motorbike tires. I used the same kit as in this video

Can can use a self tapper to get you home.

Obviously the suggestion of this will cause spontaneous incontinence amongst the ATGATT,flouro ladies but in the real world of common sense it works fine.

[gn2]

Can a bike tyre be plugged isn't a yes no question.
Depends where the nail is.
If its in the middle section of the tread you're ok.
Sidewall, not advised.
There's plugs and plugs.
Permanent ones require the tyre to be removed and fitted to the inside.
This also allows a visual inspection for internal damage.
Any plug inserted from the outside is an emergency get you home temporary fix.

[montliz44]

And I've had plugs that worked pretty well for a while but leaked a little every day and caused me to get tired of dealing with them.

Johnny

[Vince]

WOW! you have to stop taking that road Plugs are permanent, they only wear down to the surface of the tire and last the life of the tire. I have put them in my truck tires as well. Out of sight out of mind, it's no big thing on a car but maybe you find out where these nails are coming from and re-route the alley's and parking lots you take your bike.

they are regular roads, speed limit 45.

Put your location in your profile please, you might be right in my backyard and I have a new extra rear tire, you never know

thanks. i'm near chicago.

A tube can be patched. A tyre plugged.

For the sake of balance a blowout may not occur and if it does you may not be killed.

thanks.

Can a bike tyre be plugged isn't a yes no question.
Depends where the nail is.
If its in the middle section of the tread you're ok.
Sidewall, not advised.
There's plugs and plugs.
Permanent ones require the tyre to be removed and fitted to the inside.
This also allows a visual inspection for internal damage.
Any plug inserted from the outside is an emergency get you home temporary fix.

the nail is in the middle of the tire. there's a slow leak.

what about this kit?: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Deluxe ... r/47301725

[homie]

Well Vince... drive you butt over here and pick up a couple new IRC's for your PCX.
Homie don't ride stock tires/tyres/terrs

[Vince]

Well Vince... drive you butt over here and pick up a couple new IRC's for your PCX.
Homie don't ride stock tires/tyres/terrs

wow, really? do you have a shop or something?

[homie]

Well Vince... drive you butt over here and pick up a couple new IRC's for your PCX.
Homie don't ride stock tires/tyres/terrs

wow, really? do you have a shop or something?

Live in the southwest burbs, Naperville area. Text me when you set out and I will give you the address to pick them up... FREE!!! WOT

630-248-0108
Homie

[Vince]

Well Vince... drive you butt over here and pick up a couple new IRC's for your PCX.
Homie don't ride stock tires/tyres/terrs

wow, really? do you have a shop or something?

Live in the southwest burbs, Naperville area. Text me when you set out and I will give you the address to pick them up... FREE!!! WOT

630-248-0108
Homie

that's great!! i should be in the area tomorrow. i live in the western burbs, dupage county, addison.

[u33db]

I have one of those plug kits but not had occasion to use it.

The only time i would would use it would be as a get-me-home solution if i was stranded somewhere with a blatant hole in my car tyre.

I would not use it on a bike for safety reasons.

A slow puncture is not a good reason to try a plug kit out as it is cheap enough to buy a tyre and fit it yourself with minimal tools. Even if you can't DIY you could buy a used tyre and get that mounted somewhere which is still infinity preferable to plugging.

[you you]

As GN2 has alluded to. There are two types of plug. The temporary get you home ones and the permanent ones.

Both are entirely suitable for their intended uses, and it's your choice to use them or not.

Neither will stop the sky falling.