A puncture repair kit turns a roadside flat into a short stop instead of a long wait for a tow. Shark Leathers stocks tubeless plug kits, CO2 inflation kits and replacement cords from Whites, Rocky Creek, Moto+ and Keiti so you can seal a tyre and keep riding on any road or trail.
Rocky Creek MotoPressor Puncture Repair Kit
WHITES PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT MAX
KEITI - TYRE REPAIR KIT : TRK003
PUNCTURE KIT TUBELESS (CHORD TYPE)
PUNCTURE KIT REPLACEMENT CHORD
Tubeless tyres are repaired with a sticky cord plug forced into the puncture, while tube tyres need the tube removed and patched. Match the kit to your wheel type first. Most modern road bikes run tubeless, and a cord-type plug kit seals those punctures in under 10 minutes without removing the wheel.
Kit Types Compared
| Kit Type | Best For | Inflation | Repair Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact plug kit | Tubeless road tyres | 2 to 4 CO2 cartridges | Under 10 min |
| Full workshop kit | Home and adventure use | Mini pump or CO2 | 10 to 15 min |
| Emergency basics | Backup under the seat | CO2 only | 5 to 10 min |
| Replacement cords | Refilling a used kit | Not applicable | Not applicable |
What To Carry
Carry enough CO2 to fully inflate your tyre. A 16g cartridge adds roughly 20 PSI to a typical rear tyre, so a 180mm wide tyre needs 2 to 3 cartridges to reach a safe 36 to 42 PSI. The Rocky Creek MotoPressor and Whites Max kits pack reamer tools, cords, glue and a storage bag built for repeated use. Replacement cords let you refill a kit after 1 or 2 repairs rather than buying a whole new set.
Plan Ahead
Always carry the kit, not just hope. A 12mm cord plug seals most nail and screw holes under 6mm wide, but a sidewall tear is not repairable and needs a new tyre. Check the repair after 50km and keep speed under 80km/h on a plugged tyre until you reach a workshop. A spare valve core and a 4mm reamer round out a complete kit.
Frequently asked questions
Will a puncture repair kit work on my tubeless tyre?
Yes. Cord-type plug kits from Whites and Rocky Creek are made for tubeless tyres and seal the puncture without removing the wheel. If you run tube-type tyres you need to remove and patch the tube instead, so check your wheel type first.
How many CO2 cartridges do I need to reinflate a tyre?
A 16g cartridge adds roughly 20 PSI to a typical rear tyre. A wide 180mm tyre usually needs 2 to 3 cartridges to reach a safe 36 to 42 PSI, so carry a few spares with your kit.
Is a plugged tyre safe to ride on?
A cord plug is a roadside fix to get you to a workshop, not a permanent repair. Keep speed under 80km/h, recheck the plug after 50km, and replace the tyre if the hole is larger than 6mm or sits in the sidewall.