Tubes in tires

FJRoldrider · 07-26-2012, 07:49 PM

Developed a slow leak in my Avon Storm 180/55 R17 rear wheel that only has a couple of 1000 miles on it. Didn't want to plug it, so wound up sticking a tube in it.

My question is have any of you riders had any experience with tubes in tires? Any thing I should watch for? Thanks -

RedStar · 07-26-2012, 07:55 PM

I don't have any experience with tubes but plugs yes. I run 40 psi in my rear all the time and when I plugged up my tire and had hour long drift sessions, tire was perfect! So I don't know how hard you will ride it, but with my sliding around on the sides of my tires all day long with no issues, I think you should have no issues.

Gem STate ST · 07-26-2012, 07:58 PM

Never had a problem plugging my Avon on the ST.

whitedevil · 07-26-2012, 08:07 PM

I was against plugs for a long time on tires, only on the bike. I was the guy that said I should get a new tire, but have had several plugs now, and as long as its not on the sidewall, no biggy.

I have not had exp with tubes in tubeless tires, but i would think, similar to dirt bikes with tubes that a tube could slip on heavy load spin..... maybe I am over thinking it, but thats what comes to mind. I have seen other posts on forums and its actually a pretty big arguement back and forth of using a tube vs plugging..

The opinions in my post are strictly my opinion, and in no way expected to be taken used in the reality of anothers life...

Coyotte78 · 07-26-2012, 10:05 PM

Tubes Work for a quick fix Harleys run them all the time. Some even from the factory. If it is high quality tube you should not have a problem. If your going to run a plug long term make sure it is an internal plug. External are best used for short time fixes.

FJRoldrider · 07-27-2012, 09:18 AM

Thanks Guys!

I feel a lot more comfortable with my decision. No worries, whitedevil, I won't be doing any burn outs or drifting on my FJR.

whitedevil · 07-27-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FJRoldrider

Thanks Guys!

I feel a lot more comfortable with my decision. No worries, whitedevil, I won't be doing any burn outs or drifting on my FJR.

That makes me feel better! So you will be at the next bike night, right?

07-26-2012, 07:49 PM	#1
FJRoldrider Not A Bot Joined: Nov 2011 From: Kunauna Posts: 235 I Ride: Yamaha FJR1300ABS IBA #53760	Tubes in tires Developed a slow leak in my Avon Storm 180/55 R17 rear wheel that only has a couple of 1000 miles on it. Didn't want to plug it, so wound up sticking a tube in it. My question is have any of you riders had any experience with tubes in tires? Any thing I should watch for? Thanks -

07-26-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
whitedevil Obi Wan Kenobi Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 6,555 I Ride: F4i CBR600	I was against plugs for a long time on tires, only on the bike. I was the guy that said I should get a new tire, but have had several plugs now, and as long as its not on the sidewall, no biggy. I have not had exp with tubes in tubeless tires, but i would think, similar to dirt bikes with tubes that a tube could slip on heavy load spin..... maybe I am over thinking it, but thats what comes to mind. I have seen other posts on forums and its actually a pretty big arguement back and forth of using a tube vs plugging.. The opinions in my post are strictly my opinion, and in no way expected to be taken used in the reality of anothers life... Last edited by whitedevil; 07-26-2012 at 08:15 PM.

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07-26-2012, 07:55 PM	#2
RedStar Your Mom Joined: Apr 2010 From: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,288 I Ride: 03 636	I don't have any experience with tubes but plugs yes. I run 40 psi in my rear all the time and when I plugged up my tire and had hour long drift sessions, tire was perfect! So I don't know how hard you will ride it, but with my sliding around on the sides of my tires all day long with no issues, I think you should have no issues.

07-26-2012, 07:58 PM	#3
Gem STate ST Jedi Master Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 1,528	Never had a problem plugging my Avon on the ST.

07-26-2012, 10:05 PM	#5
Coyotte78 Tire Biter Joined: Dec 2010 From: Caldwell Posts: 190 I Ride: 08 yzf R6	Tubes Work for a quick fix Harleys run them all the time. Some even from the factory. If it is high quality tube you should not have a problem. If your going to run a plug long term make sure it is an internal plug. External are best used for short time fixes.

07-27-2012, 09:18 AM	#6
FJRoldrider Not A Bot Joined: Nov 2011 From: Kunauna Posts: 235 I Ride: Yamaha FJR1300ABS IBA #53760	Thanks Guys! I feel a lot more comfortable with my decision. No worries, whitedevil, I won't be doing any burn outs or drifting on my FJR.