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DallasBMWRider:

My advice:  Replace the tire, there's a life riding on it. Simple as that.

With regards to the MOA tire replacement program. The annual MOA dues are $40. If you want in on the tire replacement deal, it jumps to $79. I did get one new tire last year on that program, but it was like dealing with the government to get reimbursed, but they finally did. And they do have a spec the tread depth must meet to qualify for a new tire.

Downs:
It never fails.  Every new rear tire I put on my bike gets a puncture at some point in it's life. Usually earlier rather than later.  I can't even begin to count how many miles I've put on plugged tires in my riding and driving career. 

I simply can't afford to replace a tire over something like a puncture every time it gets one.   

However I do suggest staying away from teh mushroom type plugs.  Nearly every leaky tire repair story I've read has involved those POSes.  Stick to the tried and tested sticky ropes.  They work and work well.  Throw some rubber cemet on there before you put it in if it makes ya feel better about it.


In Summary-Plug it with a sticky rope and ride on.

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