Does anyone have an opinion on which is better or which you prefer the mushroom or rope type plugs. I have only used the rope type so I have no opinion on the other and would like to get some input.
Most of the time a rope plug is fine, but I had one blow out of a car tire once going about 60 mph. I heard the plug blow out. The tire went down very fast. I have since been leary of using them on motorcycle tires, although I carry a plug kit and co2 cartridges for emergency purposes. I think I will get a mushroom kit for my next trip.
When radials came out about 40 years ago ,they told me to patch, not plug them. Yesterday 04:18 PM
When it comes to automobile/truck tires, and due to the fact that I purchase a vehicle to have it for most of it's life (12 years, 14 years, 29 years on the old Yamaha), I purchase what I believe to be one of the best, Michelin tires, which are belted radial tires. I have been sticking rope plugs in 'em for most of 20+ years and am confident in their integrity & my ability to install them properly. I'll do the same with the mushroom plug kit I purchased and I believe I'll "install it and forget it".
It's not a gimic for someone to "get rich off as many fools that buy them" before the word gets out they are worthless, they (both types of plugs) have value. And although I have not personally needed a mushroom plug on the bike, I have saves literally hundreds of dollars in towing costs & repair expenses by using the rope plugs.