| Author | Message | ||
     Cobraman |
I got flat over the weekend. Looks like a nail or something in the tread. From what I understand motorcycle tires shouldn't be patched, but should be replaced. I am trying to hunt down a new tire but I forgot the tire size for the X1 with PM wheels. I think I am looking for 180/55/16 or is it 180/55/17? Thanks for the help. I did a quick glance through some search results, but I am being lazy and not looking very hard. | ||
| Fasted |
i gotta ask.................. why not look at the side of the flattened tire for the size?? | ||
| Reepicheep |
Lots of threads debating the topic... there are a few schools of thought. But many people have run tires removed, patched from the inside, and reinstalled... with no problems (provided the hole is a small one without structural implications). Stock on stock wheels on an X1 ought to be a 170/60, but a 180/55 will go on there. Not sure if the PM wheels get a 170/55 as well... or if they are native 180/55's. In my experience, mixing brands or models is generally a riskier thing then mixing sizes. | ||
| Cobraman |
I am asking because I am at work trying to order a tire and I don't have the wheel with me. I think I have a pirelli 180 something on there now (flat). I was glancing through the pirelli site but didn't see anything that was familiar. | ||
| Andymnelson |
I run a 180/55/17 on my PMs. | ||
| Texastechx1 |
170/60-17 on tuber cast alloys 180/55-17 on tuber PMs 180/55-17 on XBs end. of. thread. | ||
| Preybird1 |
I recommend this company for no more flats http://www.rhinotire.com/ | ||
| Phelan |
I'd just plug it if the hole is at least 1" from the side. I plugged a Bridgestone on my sportster and no problems on 1000 mile trip afterward. | ||
| Blks1l |
I tubed a tire that picked up a nail about 45 miles after installing it. I tried patching it but was not having luck getting the glue to stick to the inside of the tire. I ran the tube in it until replacement. A lot of people run with plugs, but after working at a Goodyear store for a while, I never cared for plugs. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Dang! Thats a great idea. I need to get a tube to pack it in the took kit for the Uly... probably a more reliable and easier recovery while on the road then depending on a patch. | ||
| Andymnelson |
I keep a plug kit with me when on longer trips...I need to get a small hand pump tho, the plug kit won't do me much good along side the road without it!  | ||
| Kalali |
Inside tube sounds like a good temporary solution. Where do you get that from and what size tube for a 170/60-17 tire? Same size as the tire? | ||
| Texastechx1 |
i agree with Phelan. a simple nail in the tire, not too close to the edge, is safe for a small plug. i've done it before with no long term effects. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
The inner tube method is a good idea if the carcase if the tire isn't damaged. You can check it out from inside that way too. My friend did the inner tube method on his Ducati and it worked fine for the life of the tire. |
