echo7tango
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I picked up a nail and want to plug this. The tire is new, with 1,000 miles. What plug kit / repair kit can you recommend?
Links appreciated.
Thanks!
Mar 6, 2026 3:10 AM
echo7tango
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I picked up a nail and want to plug this. The tire is new, with 1,000 miles. What plug kit / repair kit can you recommend?
Links appreciated.
Thanks!
UnitConversionBot
1,000 miles ≈ 1600 kilometres
ufoara
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7101599?ir=2&r-src=BR:PDP:SP
hushpuppyextraordinaire
If you’re in an area with a Les Schwab tire shop they might fix it professionally for free.
BackToTheOriginalUsername
I can't help you but I'll upvote the use of green for the circle; it's a refreshing change.
SacrificialClam
A piece of chewed gum should do the trick
BeTheFirstToComment
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tuckathanJay
Don't ever plug a bike tire. Just get a new tire.
echo7tango
Unless I’m miles from civilization. A plug can get me back on the road to get to a proper tire shop.
relsky
I'm gonna be contrarian to the folks telling you permanent plug. Don't get a plug at all, get a new tire. It's a bike. If that tire goes, you're fucked. Don't risk it.
echo7tango
Unless I’m miles from civilization. A plug can get me back on the road to get to a proper tire shop.
dailysuicidalthoughts
I was tire tech for 7 years, DO NOT use a rope plug from a hardware store, take the bike/tire to a bike shop that can do a plug and patch from the inside.
Tires have metal belts built into their structure, ropeplugs allow water and corrosion to affect those belts weakening them to the point that the tire can fail catastrophically.
On a motorcycle this could mean death.
It is possible the tire cannot be fixed, due to the location of the puncture, listen to bike shop pros.
dailysuicidalthoughts
Ropeplugs are meant to be a temporary fix while you get to a shop, to replace the tire.
Using one, depending on the state/insurance company, these can, in the event of an accident caused by tire failure, trigger non-payment clauses, for inadequate maintenance of the vehicle. Leaving the owner/operator responsible for all costs, and liabilities.
dailysuicidalthoughts
https://www.tireindustry.org/resources/consumer-education/consumer-safety-overview/tire-repair/
OrkenMork
Plug from the inside only...
echo7tango
Unless I’m miles from civilization. A plug can get me back on the road to get to a proper tire shop.
DeadnCold
A proper permanent plug should really be done from the inside. Which requires removing the tire. You can do it yourself but it is so much easier to take it to a professional with the right equipment.
echo7tango
Unless you’re miles away from civilization. A plug can get me to a proper tire shop.
ElectricSlideOrchestra
The one the other person posted is garbage. Use this one. I plugged a 10-ply load range E tire on my truck with it, out near the edge of the tread where you're not supposed to plug them and I've put over 5000 miles on it, hasn't lost a pound of air. https://www.autozone.com/p/slime-tire-repair-plug-2040-a/486793?searchText=slime+tire+plug+kit&productPartGroupId=17396&productBrandId=FJJX&productUniqueId=2035814501793
ElectricSlideOrchestra
I should add, most of those miles were either pulling a loaded car hauler trailer or my 12k lb camper.
echo7tango
Thanks. Ordered.
dailysuicidalthoughts
Ropeplugs are meant to be a temporary fix while you get to a shop, to replace the tire.
Using one, depending on the state/insurance company, these can, in the event of an accident caused by tire failure, trigger non-payment clauses, for inadequate maintenance of the vehicle. Leaving the owner/operator responsible for all costs, and liabilities.
dailysuicidalthoughts
https://www.tireindustry.org/resources/consumer-education/consumer-safety-overview/tire-repair/
RetrogradeLlama
If it is a tubeless tire, get one of those kits with a T-handle, plug/strips, and sealant-goo.
If it has a tube, you need to patch that with a tube patch kit.
dailysuicidalthoughts
https://www.tireindustry.org/resources/consumer-education/consumer-safety-overview/tire-repair/
RetrogradeLlama
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-11-Piece-Deluxe-Tire-Plug-Kit-with-Plug-Bond-2040-a/16782762
echo7tango
Thanks @RetrogradeLlama, I’ve got metal T handles on order.
echo7tango
Yep, pretty sure it is tubeless. I’ll find out soon!
RetrogradeLlama
OH... and before you do it, watch a couple Youtube videos. It's simple to do, but it helps to see it done first.