2010 Heritage with new 2K miles on tires. Just picked up a nail in my rear tire. The nail is small and right in the center of the tire. Is there an reason why I would have to spend the extra $280 on a new tire versus just replacing the tube and rim seal?


The dealers are telling me to replace the tire too, but I think they just want more money.


suggestions

 

If your bike uses tubes I cannot see any benefit to also changing the tyre, just ensure there is no damage on the inside of the tyre that could in turn damage the new tube. In the 'good old days' when all tyres had tubes I've ridden big mileages on tyres that have had more than one puncture and tubes that have been patched!

 

I never go the cheap way out , spend the two bucks and do it right!!! But with only 2000 miles on the tire,,, tube and rim seal is all you need. They are just covering their ***. or saying what they have been told is policy.

 

I agree with the rest, replace the tube and rim strip and keep the tire if there is no inside damage.