Here's the deal.......got a small nail smack dab in the center of the front tire (only 5,600 miles on the tire). Take it to the dealer to put in a new tube. Guy calls me and says it's going to be $252.00. What???? $252.00 to put in a tube? - That's replacing the tire - why do Ineed a new tire? He says if they don't replace the tire, that it's on me, and I would have to sign a waiver telling them I understood the dangers, etc. Has anyone else run into this? Am I stupid, or do I need a new front tire just becauseof a nail? Would you sign the waiver?

 

With over 5K mi tread depth + the nail hole size could be factors. Don't know how you ride but I go thru a front tire every 5-6K.

 

Small little nail, sign wavier, railroad spike, new tire.

 

Unless you absolutely don't have the money, just replace the tire. That's just me, but you only have two connections to the road. My truck, that thing gets patched all day long, the bike though... different critter! Be safe when in doubt. Call around though if you have several dealers/shops nearby. Always good to have some more opinions and prices. I know we would all hate to hear some horror story from you in a few weeks/months from now. JMO.

 

Damm.

That must mean you go thru a rear between oil changes!!

 

Oh and thanks for helping me reach prospect level!

 

Alloy Wheel - Replace the Tire
Spoke Wheel - Replace the Tube

Wear left could also be a factor... 3\32 or less - Change the tire

 

are you running a tube type tire now? I would sign the waiver also..I can see why dealer doesn't want to take the liability but I would ride till I need new tread.

 

Can someone help me understand why spoke and alloy are so much different? Stupid question maybe...!

 

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With over 5K mi tread depth + the nail hole size could be factors. Don't know how you ride but I go thru a front tire every 5-6K.
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