Repairing Hoosier R6 Tires ?
10-01-2009, 01:39 AM
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Repairing Hoosier R6 Tires ?
I was wondering if anyone has any experience from repairing a Hoosier R6 Tire. I bought a new set and managed to pick up a small nail the first day which lead to a small leak (Looses all pressure after 4 days). Wondered if anyone has patched these tires or if it's any risk with it ?
I searched some on the Internet and found the link below, have anyone tried this or some other method ?
http://www.rogerkrausracing.net/Pric...formation.html
I'm not racing these, just running them at HPDE events and trying to save some $ if possible
/Hakan
I searched some on the Internet and found the link below, have anyone tried this or some other method ?
http://www.rogerkrausracing.net/Pric...formation.html
I'm not racing these, just running them at HPDE events and trying to save some $ if possible
/Hakan
10-01-2009, 07:35 AM
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Dismount tire and have a tire shop do a good vulcanized patch from the inside. DO NOT PLUG tire ! I had a R6 that I ran for the life of the tire with a patch. No problem as long as puncture is not on sidewall.
10-01-2009, 08:28 AM
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I have run on plugged race tires, not the best idea but it works in a pinch. If the hole is on the smaller side it should be ok. Make sure when you cut the plug, leave about 1/4" sticking up, that way it will flatten out over the damaged area and better seal it.
10-01-2009, 11:46 AM
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I've plugged everything from race tires on a Roval to e-rated truck and trailer tires. While at plug-patch from the inside is obviously better (if you have the time and money), I've never had a plug let me down. I think the reason they are banned from tire shops is 99% money-related and 1% safety. Local shops charge over $40 to patch a tire.
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10-01-2009, 07:12 PM
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Have patched and plugged a nail hole in the middle of the tire and then ran the snot out of it with no problems whatsoever
10-01-2009, 07:25 PM
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I've plugged everything from race tires on a Roval to e-rated truck and trailer tires. While at plug-patch from the inside is obviously better (if you have the time and money), I've never had a plug let me down. I think the reason they are banned from tire shops is 99% money-related and 1% safety. Local shops charge over $40 to patch a tire.
10-01-2009, 10:12 PM
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I stressed out about picking up a 5/16" bolt in a fairly new V710 last year. I wasn't sure if it was ok to patch, but I did and it's been fine. I say go for it. 
