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Post by sunpoke on Jun 16, 2011 18:45:29 GMT -5
i have a 150 saga scooter that i just got used a few weeks ago. it has duro tires and i seen it has a tire plug in the center of the rear tire. do you think that is safe or should i get a new tire for it.
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Post by jonglauser on Jun 16, 2011 18:54:04 GMT -5
I'd get a new tire. Not too expensive, and much safer.
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Post by sprocket on Jun 16, 2011 19:16:25 GMT -5
I agree with jonglauser. Tire plugs are OK on car tires not these.. scooter tires are fairly cheap...just replace it and put in a new straight valve stem at the same time.
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Post by reynoldston on Jun 16, 2011 20:56:55 GMT -5
I have always heard not to repair a motorcycle tire, replace it. I have repaired my scooter tires but my scooters only gos 30 mph with tube type tires so I just replace the tube. my motorcycle I replace not repair.
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Post by scootertrash88 on Jun 17, 2011 1:50:03 GMT -5
I bought a set of Pirelli tires for mine, and had small leak in the rear about 2000 miles after I put them on. I plugged it and have had no problems since!(almost 8000 miles since plug). I'm getting ready to buy another pair now due to wear, not the plug.
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Post by Tolik on Jun 17, 2011 7:47:13 GMT -5
I agree with jonglauser. Tire plugs are OK on car tires not these.. scooter tires are fairly cheap...just replace it and put in a new straight valve stem at the same time. I don't mean to go off topic but why replace with a straight valve stem? |
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Post by sprocket on Jun 17, 2011 11:25:13 GMT -5
The bent stems from China FAIL...the plastic/rubber bases crack from the vibration that sets-up in the bend of the stem as the wheel turns...
They are better on the 2010 ++ scooters but the 2008s and before always have bad plastic and these are a safety issue and should be replaced...
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Post by rockynv on Jun 17, 2011 11:58:41 GMT -5
According to every tire manufaturer and the DOT you do not plug a Motorcycle or Scooter tire except to limp off the road to get the tire replaced. If someone took a chance and accidently had a plugged tire hold for a while is no guarantee that it will work out that way for you nor does it indicate that it is a good thing to do. Do not devaluate your life by plugging a Motorcycle or Scooter tire.
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Post by Scoot-Hacker on Jun 17, 2011 14:51:40 GMT -5
About 2yrs ago, I used a tire plug kit on my rear scooter tire and sofar, it's held up just fine.
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Post by sprocket on Jun 17, 2011 15:11:41 GMT -5
Scoot-Hacker ..accident waiting to happen...
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