Thanks guys!!!
So I assume the rubber mushroom plugs are better option than the rope plugs? Is there really any difference to doing a rode side plug as opposed to a mechanic fixing it? Or are they just going to use the same tools? And what is better for longevity?
"You don’t need to tell me the horror story about your uncle’s buddy who wiped out his chopper while drag racing at some hooligan rally. That just makes me wish I were talking to your uncle’s buddy instead of you. He sounds pretty cool."
Originally Posted by JalopySiR
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!! This time I was laughing at you. Sorry.
I've used a rope plug in tires on my bike and my car, and neither one failed on me. I put a few thousand miles on the rear tire of the bike after using the plug and didn't have any problems. In both cases the tire wore out before the plug failed.
'06 Triumph Sprint ST ABS
'90 Yamaha XT350
I prefer the rope style plugs. The way they work is they are actually un-vulcanized rubber. Riding/driving heats up the rubber so it vulcanizes and becomes part of the tire. Either one can slowly leak if done improperly/poorly, but this is the method I prefer. And the only one I've ever seen used by a mechanic, save for dismounting and patching from the inside.
Wow really? OK that's interesting. And good to know.
"You don’t need to tell me the horror story about your uncle’s buddy who wiped out his chopper while drag racing at some hooligan rally. That just makes me wish I were talking to your uncle’s buddy instead of you. He sounds pretty cool."
Originally Posted by JalopySiR
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!! This time I was laughing at you. Sorry.
I agree on the rope plugs being superior to the stop-n-go mushroom plugs. They do last longer and you can add another plug to the same hole if needed. I have a trailer tire with 4 plugs in the same hole, plus a 5th that passes through the loops on the inside. The mushroom plugs, with the wire center, that need to be glued from the inside are probably the best.
Originally Posted by 35racer
From the AMA link:
"Towing services are covered up to 35 miles to the nearest qualified service facility (or to any other location requested by the member of equal distance at no expense to the member). If over 35 miles, the member is only responsible for the overages incurred after the 35-miles coverage"
What is the cost per mile after the 35 miles coverage is exceeded?
maybe my next rear tire will be a runflat
RandyO
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Do they make run-flat snow tires?
What's the difference between a bolt and a screw?
First you screw, then you bolt.
yes, the General Altimax Arctic I have is available in runflat
RandyO
IBA#9560
A man with a gun is a citizen
A man without a gun is a subject LETS GO BRANDON
Most people using a runflat also recommend getting a TPMS.
Runflats are good, but aren't intended to be used indefinitely.
I'm really considering one. I have a car repair kit which looks okay but want to replace it with something better. Also looking into air options. I am leaning toward a manual pump.
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