tire repairs?

Question

i am looking for emergency tire repairs

Answer 1

Because MC tires should not be plugged (as stated above) and because I always run inner tubes, I carry a patch kit instead. I don't have to worry about the plug, and I don't have to replace the tire. I can replace the tube if I want, but even that's not neccessary. Why tubes? Most of my bikes have had spoked wheels, and they make for an inexpensive, permanent repair that I can do myself wherever I happen to be.

Answer 2

The plug kit d.nickerson82 suggested works great. When I sold my last bike, I was on my way to meet the buyer 3 hours away. 20 minutes into the trip, I picked up a nail in the tire! I used one of those plug kits and rode it the rest of the way with no problems whatsoever. I've also used them on my cars and I currently have one that's been in there about 1 1/2 years and 15,000 miles with no problems.

I will say that, on a motorcycle, I would only use them for emergency repairs and would not ride on a plugged tire any more than I had to.

A side note, for anyone curious: Yes, I did inform the buyer of the plugged tire. Since the tire in question was new, and cost $200 to replace, the buyer was nice enough to split the price with me, only deducting $100 from the already agreed upon selling price.

Answer 3

Tire puncture is almost a daily occurrence. Any sharp object lying on the road can be the reason of it. Objects that are less than 1/ 4 diameter like nails or screws are responsible for a fatal puncture of a tire. If a tire punctures, then it is really necessary to repair it. To minimize the deterioration, drivers always prefer flat tires because if they choose steel belted one then it would be impossible to repair it immediately. If a tire is repaired then it will definitely have some considerations with it. But these considerations can be overlooked if it is repaired successfully by following the right procedure.

Answer 4

Go to a Autozone or Pep Boys and invest $10 into a good Tire plug kit and another $20 into a portable car air compressor(just a small one that'll fit under your seat or in your trunk make sure it has a cigarette lighter adapter) and make sure your factory installed car jack is in your trunk as well as a tire iron $5 for a good one. you'll be able to fix a flat any where any time. I've actually pulled over a few times to help other motorists and sometimes they'll give me like $20 just for helpin out. It's always a good idea to have a small 3" Maglight brand flashlight and a sharp pocket knife (those razor pocket knifes you get at Home Depot and Lowes work fine) in your glove box. You'd be surprised how many times they come in handy.

Answer 5

Don't plan on plugging bike tires, that's dangerous. You should either carry a tube and patch kit, or you should carry a cell phone an call a towing service. Patching a tire can lead to serious problems, including death.

Answer 6

i know someone that owns a truck tire service center that has 24 hr.service,the name is briker tire on hwy 190 in covington,for large truck tires....