Serious Example of tire stress

[R-Rated]

Folks ask and it happens - a tire has puncture so why can't we plug it like cars?

Here is my front tire on a twisty. Watch it flex and think of what pressure changes happen. Now think if you would trust a plug or patch to keep you safe.

 

[WheelyPerd]

Here is my front tire on a twisty

Dont you mean "Here is my right footboard, holding my bike up"

Wicked cool video though

 

[R-Rated]

Dont you mean "Here is my right footboard, holding my bike up"

Wicked cool video though

Well that too but I was surprised to see what the front goes through as far as shape changing.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

I've often plugged bike tyres, and had them do fine, even some trackdays. I think car tyres go through just as much stress and deformation!

 

[WheelyPerd]

I've often plugged bike tyres, and had them do fine, even some trackdays. I think car tyres go through just as much stress and deformation!

I've plugged a rear, ridden 1000km+ then did a trackday. Obviously not saying its a 100% solution, but for me its been 10+ plugs over 10 years.

 

[R-Rated]

@WheelyPerd and @HippoDrone.

You guys are using metric plugs no doubt.

US plugs are not recommended for motorcycle tires

Seriously though -

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/tire-repair-plugs-should-you-use-plugs-on-motorcycle-tires/