Question: Found a nail in a tire....
06-27-2007, 06:23 AM
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Question: Found a nail in a tire....
I have around 4500-5000 miles on the tire and wanted opinions on if I should replace the one, two, or all four.
If I replace all four I'm going for the F1 GS-D3's b/c I can get 4 for almost the price of two PS2's.
If I replace all four I'm going for the F1 GS-D3's b/c I can get 4 for almost the price of two PS2's.
06-27-2007, 07:27 AM
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Are you sure it went all the way through? I have had a few that didn't. The dealer will not.....
patch a high speed tire because of liability reasons. If you bring it to a reliable tire shop have them do one of the new plug/patches then keep your speed down until you get a new set.
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06-27-2007, 07:57 AM
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In my 2nd day of ownership, I caught a nail in each of the rear tires
They patched them both and I have driven "plenty" fast, no worries. I'll have a new set when I hit my first DE event at Infineon in October.
06-27-2007, 08:29 AM
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Re: In my 2nd day of ownership, I caught a nail in each of the rear tires
agree...it's the plugs that aren't advised for high speeds. patches should be fine. even so, it would remain in the back of my mind.
06-27-2007, 08:55 AM
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Re: Question: Found a nail in a tire....
the knock against plugs is having a rubber plug going thru a tear in the steel belt. it's a jagged edge that can damage the plug over time. they're really best as a quick fix until you can get the tire patched or replaced. good luck.