Rear Tyre Puncture. Repair or Replace? Any mobile recs?

[Slowboathome]

Thought the handling on my bike felt a bit wobbly. Checked the rear tyre - 10psi and 2 screws in the centre of the tyre.

Any thoughts on repair or replacement?

Any recommendations for mobile tyre fitters? I'm based in NE Derbyshire, near Sheffield.

Thanks!

[mickyh7]

Whenever I've had a rear puncture on a bike its always been when the tyre is starting to flatten off.
In my book the tyre is finished by then, anyway.
Tracking over white lines etc. Slow turn in. Just not 100% feeling right.
For all the trouble of wheel out, tyre off, personally I'd just put a new one on.
However, if your skint, just get it fixed.
It'll be fine.
Just to add, back in the day I used a product called 'Slime' if I went touring anywhere. Just pull the screw out and carry on!
Not so sure about modern fast Sports bikes though?

Edited by mickyh7 on Wednesday 7th April 12:32

Edited by mickyh7 on Wednesday 7th April 12:33

[Dog Star]

I’ve no issue with repaired tyres. I’d have it repaired unless it was pretty worn.

[ec1 eex]

I'd suggest buying yourself a tyre plugger kit so you're all set for when it happens next time. Plenty types available. Personally I've used crafty plugger which is on the cheap end of the spectrum, but it's always done the job for me - sits easily in the space under my rear seat.

[Slowboathome]

Thanks for the suggestions. Bike is booked in for replacement tyre. Can't believe how expensive a rear tyre is compared to a car.

I do actually have one of those plugger kits but I bought it for emergency use only......

[catso]

Nothing wrong with a proper repair, i.e. tyre off and done from the inside with the correct plug/patch.

My 916 has two repairs in the rear, the first not long after the tyre was new, it's about ready for replacement now but been fine with the repairs and saved me the best part of £300 by not replacing each time.

Roadside repair kits are fine for a get-you-home fix but anything done without removing the tyre is only temporary and to be ridden on carefully IMO.

I repair/fit my own but would think any decent bike/tyre shop would do it for not too much money.

[hiccy18]

Catso is spot on, nothing wrong with a repair done from the inside, my bike currently has one: I pumped the tyre up, rode down and had it repaired for £25. I do keep a kit but it's for emergencies only, although in younger days I would use them then carry on blasting around until the tyre was worn, not recommended.

[cdrick4]

I would repair it unless the puncture is near the sidewall.

[black-k1]

catso said:

Nothing wrong with a proper repair, i.e. tyre off and done from the inside with the correct plug/patch.

My 916 has two repairs in the rear, the first not long after the tyre was new, it's about ready for replacement now but been fine with the repairs and saved me the best part of £300 by not replacing each time.

Roadside repair kits are fine for a get-you-home fix but anything done without removing the tyre is only temporary and to be ridden on carefully IMO.

I repair/fit my own but would think any decent bike/tyre shop would do it for not too much money.

I agree with the above but with one minor addition. The decision to repair is also dependent on the damage done to the carcass, as seen from the inside. If it's a simple, straight through puncture then definitely repair. If whatever caused the puncture has gone in at an angle and made a mess of the inside then it would need to be a replacement.