Nail embedded in back wheel?

critical_technique · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Karma :

jus noticed it today

suggestions?

Biker-Kev · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

if u can get the tyre off do so and if it is reparable give it a bash, or take it to a tyre centre n they will advise if it is repairable or not
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Whosthedaddy · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Karma :

Leave it alone, dont remove it, it may be repairable Thumbs Up

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Personally I'd change the tyre ASAP. I wouldn't want the thought of my tyre going down while I'm thrashing it along some twisties. I wouldn't be able to enjoy my riding until I had it changed.

Repairing it may be fine but still I wouldn't do it for the reasons above.

I'm not saying that's what you must do - it's just what I'd do Thumbs Up

rK@NE · Nova Slayer Joined: 09 May 2005 Karma :

Had the same thing a few months back, bloody great nail in the middle of my new BT020 Sad

Anyway, took it down to National Tyres and they repaired it for £15, can't argue with that Thumbs Up

critical_technique · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Karma :

might jus leeve it in Confused

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Nail embedded in back wheel?????

WTF? In the tyre or the wheel? Shocked

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John C · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2005 Karma :

FWIW I'd go for a new tyre every time, especially if you "use" your tyres. If it's a scooter you're using to get to the shops and back you could get it plugged (usually about £10-£15). NEVER use ultraseal, in my opinion it's a complete waste of time and even if it did work, I'd rather know about the hole in my tyre the next time i get a puncture.

Delbwoy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Karma :

As been said, if 'using' the tyres I'd bin it.

That said, surely if it was unsafe to plug a tyre then the plug wouldn't be available at any reputable tyre shop. It's in the interest of the tyre shop to sell an £80 tyre plus fitting than it is to carry out a £15 repair.

All said and done I'd fill my pants if my tyre were to blow at high speed, then kick myself if I got up afterwards for being such a cheapskate.

What a hipocrite (Is that how it's spelt?) I am. My front end was shaking for ages when slowing down before I decided to replace my front tyre and tighten the headstock. Then again, I am a cheapskate.

Good luck.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Anyone whos throws away good punctured tyres throw them in my direction please.

Got several nails in the rear tyre of my work bike, don't really care. Will wait until it needs replacing before doing anything.

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John C · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2005 Karma :

I think he means there still in there but not leaking air...

it it aint broke dont fix it....but to the extreme. Laughing

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colezxr · Traffic Copper Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Karma :

ive got a nail in my rear tyre at the moment. its not leeking air and its been there for a month or so. i rag the pants off of it and it hasnt moved.

my mat hasnt bought a new tyre fo a long time. he gos round to a nearby bike shop and picks up nearly new tyres with nails in them and gets them plugged and fitted. he rides a bandit 600 and has never had any problems with plugs blowing out even with all the burnouts he doas.

its realy the choice of the rider, and what he or she feels comfortable with Thumbs Up

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Fast Jon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Karma :

1. Remove nail
2. Insert self-tapping screw with some sealing compound on it
3. Reinflate tyre
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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Im with sickpup on this one.

My ER5 rear tyre was riddled with nails. I never had a blow out. Maybe I was lucky. If I didnt do that I'd be replacing them every week!

I was told by my tyre place that whist not ideal can get away with riding with a nail in the tyre. When the rubber heats up, it expands creating a tight seal aruond the nail so there's little chance of air escaping.
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BikeGuy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Karma :