Metal thing in my tyre - advice?

[DeltaLima]

So this thing wound up in my rear tyre. Pressure is still fine although with this being in the tread I'm worried that it's only a matter of time. Pulling it out might mean instant flat, though.

Should I just stick with it for a while and see how it goes or is this really dangerous.. should I just bite the bullet and go and grab a new tyre (this one only has a 2k on it).

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[DrSnoosnoo]

Pull it out and plug it, riding around on it won't do your tyre any good
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[panrider_uk]

Get it fixed.
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[DeltaLima]

It's in the wrong part of the tyre to be fixed, apparently.

New tyre it is, then.
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[Doovy]

What you need is a tyre plug kit.

If not now, then for the future.

And don't eat any more ice cream.
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[DeltaLima]

[wr6133]

I'd change the tyre. Tyres and Brakes are the 2 things I like to have peace of mind on.

Vlog a massive burnout on the old one first

[Ste]

It's a sign that you need to stop vlogging.

[Doovy]

[DrDonnyBrago]

[Matt B]

I've never had a tyre repaired myself, always just gone for a replacement. Just out of interest thought I would look at what the manufacturers say about repairs.

Can't find much advice from Bridgestone but Dunlop say:

"Speed should not exceed 80kph (50mph) for the first 24 hours after tyre repair and the repaired tyre should never be used at speeds higher than 120kph (75mph)"

https://www.dunlopmotorcycle.eu/dunlop_euen/mc/tyres/tyre_care.jsp
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[TheSmiler]

Get it plugged, also lucky that you noticed now. I think I paid £4 to have my tyre plugged before caught a massive screw and didn't realize until the next morning on my commute. Set off and it felt like I was riding on Ice the wheel had deflated and I was virtually riding on the rims.

Ended up taking it down the local car garage just the wheel and they replaced it and fitted a new inner tube (mine was 2 sizes too big). Original owner/garage must have been stupid to put it in.
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[P.]

Get it plugged, forget about it. Done over 150mph with a plugged tyre for about 3 miles or so, nothing weird happened, I'm not dead, you'll be fine, it'll all be on camera anyway.

[Rogerborg]

I'd have plugged that and be back on the road by now. Another for that push-in kit, but add a bit of vulcanising solution for lube and stick.
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[Doovy]

[Snorty]

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[DeltaLima]

[Ste]

Go to a motorcycle tyre fitting place or buy the kit and do it yourself.

[Rogerborg]

[DeltaLima]

[Old Git Racing]

Buy a high viz jacket then they can find you in the field if it lets go.

OGR
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[Tuffers]

I got a set of Pilot Road 3s last year in August, within 400 miles i got a nail through the rear tyre and was told they cannot be plugged as they are a Z rated tyre..

So i bought myself some Tyreseal from the local bike shop and banged the recommended amount in and pulled the nail. It stopped the puncture straight away. Over 10000 miles later and it is still fine, although it is nearly bald in the middle. Time for a new one

Survived 145+mph
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[Easter Bunny]

I've plugged Bridgestones from the outside with a home kit for years, they are the best results of all the tyre makes
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