Re: Radial tyre repair ?

[Allen Poole <allen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Aug 9, 2006, at 6:46 AM, Michael D. Ash wrote:

> I use the sticky string plugs while out on the road and usually

Caveat ride-or:

I picked up a nail on my way home from WY this summer, <200 miles  
from home. A nice fellow in Roosevelt WA (town too small to have a  
repair shop!) helped me install his last sticky string repair "plug"  
with plenty of glue. I rode gingerly home to Portland, and on the way  
(unbeknownst to me) air pressure leaked in between the inner and  
outer rubber layers, inflating a de-laminated section of tread to  
about the size & shape of 1/2 an egg. This "bubble" was quite worn by  
the time I noticed it, in my driveway, and could've caused an ugly  
spill (or worse) if it'd burst before we got home.

My take-away: if I can't repair from the inside, inspect frequently  
for de-lamination or other consequences of an incomplete puncture  
repair.

Careful out there!

- -Allen

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L. Allen Poole
R100GS (sport tractor)
R1100RS (transport appliance deluxe)

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