Screw in rear tyre

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I was putting my scooter away tonight and noticed something on the rear tyre. Turned out to be a screw. It is still inflated and not gone down for the moment.

What are my options as not clued up with bike tyres. Can/should this be repaired or do i get a new one?

If i get a new one should i replace the front also so they are matching?

And finally what sort of price should i be paying to have them replaced?
 
Just keep your eye on tyre pressure and ride it in to a bike repair shop and ask them to plug it for you,it will be around £17-20? If they have to take the wheel out,if you can get just the wheel to them it will be cheaper
 
On a low powered machine like a scooter, if the screw is not in the sidewall, it can be repaired. Most tyre places will tell you that you need a new tyre...................ignore them and get it repaired. If it was a high powered motorbike, it would be illegal to ride with a repaired tyre, so they they won't repair it.
 
kitfit1 said:
On a low powered machine like a scooter, if the screw is not in the sidewall, it can be repaired. Most tyre places will tell you that you need a new tyre...................ignore them and get it repaired. If it was a high powered motorbike, it would be illegal to ride with a repaired tyre, so they they won't repair it.
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Since when is it illegal to plug a high powered bike tyre?
 
jessjess said:
Since when is it illegal to plug a high powered bike tyre?
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I believe on certain tyres with a high speed rating, tyre plug places warn you before performing a tyre plug job that it's not "guaranteed" or something.

When I got my Street Triple's rear tyre done, he asked me if I tracked the bike, and that if I planned on going over 100mph lots I should replace the rear tyre as the plug was only designed for up to 99mph, or some such statistical H&S thing.

Since I ride the Street on the road only, I got the plug done for £10 or something, and it's been fine since.
 
jessjess said:
Since when is it illegal to plug a high powered bike tyre?
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It would be illegal because of a run of circumstances. On high speed tyres ALL the manufactures strictly say it's not advisable. Because of this, if you have an accident and your insurance company discover you have a plugged tyre, they can and probably will say your insurance is void. If they say that, then obviously you would have been riding without insurance.........................which i'm fairly shure is illegal.
 
kitfit1 said:
It would be illegal because of a run of circumstances. On high speed tyres ALL the manufactures strictly say it's not advisable. Because of this, if you have an accident and your insurance company discover you have a plugged tyre, they can and probably will say your insurance is void. If they say that, then obviously you would have been riding without insurance.........................which i'm fairly shure is illegal.
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That is all.
 
I remember bout 10 years ago they wouldn't touch a repair/plug they would say you need a new tyre as we don't repair

now though its common practise aslong as its not near the edge or sidewall,had loads n loads plugged from 125's to high powered machines,think my tryes are magnetic

its not illegal they simply wouldn't plug them if it was,bike tyres don't blow out anyway they deflate to a certain degree,the carcass is still pretty stiff
 
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They won't do it in the USA, cos no-one wants the liability... so i did it myself.. Bought the mushroom patch, cement, took the tyre off, and fixed from the inside.

It's been as good as gold since.

For a scooter though it may just be as cost effective to buy a new tyre and fit youself, than take it off, patch and re-install.

eitherway as long as you do a proper job, you'll be fine.
 
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