Hi everybody, just wondering what you guys do if you discover you have a flat front tire that has spoke wheels? Is there a repair kit to fix such a problem while out driving. I carry a plug kit in my truck and car, but they are tubeless tires so no problem. But tube tire's different, any suggestion's. Thank's all.

 

Other than solid wheels, all wheels have spokes. Assuming you're referring to wire spokes, your best bet is a credit card and tow coverage.

I ditched my wire spoke wheel just for that reason.

 

I ditched my wire spoke wheel just for that reason.
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i'am in the middle of that change too. back wheel done. front waiting on wheel now.

 

I was told by an indy that if the damage is minimal (small puncture or cut) you can save the tire and just replace the tube. If damage is greater, you may have damaged steel belts sticking out and replacing the tubes alone may not work.

I ran over a utility knife blade about a month back and they tried just replacing the tube. Once repaired, they slightly over-inflated it to see what the hole would do (as if you hit a pot-hole). In my case, it bulged big time and the tube almost pushed through!

New tube, tire and mount = $211.

 

http://www.ride-on.com/prod_mot.asp

 

Thank's guys for your reply's. I was afraid it would be that way, not like fixing our bicycle tire's when we were younger.