[Z06] tire repairs advice
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tire repairs advice
I ran over a few nails today in the Z. I am torn between a plug, patch a new tires. I would rather cheap out and get the plug, but want to keep or safe at speed. Any tips. Thanks..................
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Re: tire repairs advice (dodgeboy)
Suggest you take your car to a Goodyear dealer and have them inspect the tire. If it can be plugged and patched according to Goodyear tech specs, they'll do it.
I've had a couple plug/patches done, without issues.
If you opt to patch it, (1) keep an eye on that tire for a few weeks to ensure the patch is solid and (2) make sure you use a GY store with a Hunter GSP 9700 road force vibration control (balancer) machine. It will get your patched tires balanced dead-nuts.
The alternative approach is to replace the tire, if you tend to see triple digits more than occasionally.
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I've had a couple plug/patches done, without issues.
If you opt to patch it, (1) keep an eye on that tire for a few weeks to ensure the patch is solid and (2) make sure you use a GY store with a Hunter GSP 9700 road force vibration control (balancer) machine. It will get your patched tires balanced dead-nuts.
The alternative approach is to replace the tire, if you tend to see triple digits more than occasionally.
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Re: tire repairs advice (dodgeboy)
I had a large nail pulled. The tire was plugged instead of patched. The mechanic said that on the Supercar tires, patches tend to shift...for these tires, a plug works best. Also, he said that he did not use a regular rubber plug. The mechanic said that I can race with the plug. Chevy paid for the tow; the dealer told me no charge. So far, no problems.
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Re: tire repairs advice (Cruncher)
I suggest if you race that you get a new tire.
The patch is a better solution then the plug. Not sure what your mechanic is talking about. As a matter of fact - most places will not fix your tire with a plug anymore.
The patch is a better solution then the plug. Not sure what your mechanic is talking about. As a matter of fact - most places will not fix your tire with a plug anymore.
Drifting
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Actually the correct repair product for a high-performance tire is a plug/patch combo. This is a one-piece unit. It has the benefits of both worlds. You need the patch for a sure seal inside, and a plug to keep moisture out from the outside.
This is really the only type of repair that is recommended for our tires, and in most cases, the Z rating will still be in force if you have just one of these. And yes, they hold very well for street driving at triple digit speeds. I have specifically asked for these on all my Z rated tire repairs for the past several years. Most of the Goodyear stores use these anyways..... so does Discount Tire.
Good picture of the product here:
http://www.mz3.net/articles/156.html
This is really the only type of repair that is recommended for our tires, and in most cases, the Z rating will still be in force if you have just one of these. And yes, they hold very well for street driving at triple digit speeds. I have specifically asked for these on all my Z rated tire repairs for the past several years. Most of the Goodyear stores use these anyways..... so does Discount Tire.
Good picture of the product here:
http://www.mz3.net/articles/156.html
Le Mans Master
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NAPA makes a plug gun that puts a plug in that will not come out. I used them on race tires for years before the Goodyear guys found out and raised hell. When you have a set of scuffed matched tires and one has a leak you are screwed if you can't patch them. The NAPA kit is $50-60 and will work.
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From: Rockland County NY
Different kinds on plugs?
I remember geting a flat fixed many years ago and they plugged it from the inside with a something like a large rubber nail with a large head that they glued on too. The outer side was a thick piece that they trimmed off. That seemed VERY solid to me.
I just had the car in for some brake work and there was a metal pin in the tire. Maybe it came from the shop floor but what can you do? They pulled it and it left a small hole so they plugged it from the outside. Just a piece of rubber with some glue that they pushed through. It took a lot of force to push it through so it will probably hold pretty well but I was just wondering if other had experience with this simple plug. I'm not racing the car but can I totally forget about it or should I have it patched from the inside too?
I just had the car in for some brake work and there was a metal pin in the tire. Maybe it came from the shop floor but what can you do? They pulled it and it left a small hole so they plugged it from the outside. Just a piece of rubber with some glue that they pushed through. It took a lot of force to push it through so it will probably hold pretty well but I was just wondering if other had experience with this simple plug. I'm not racing the car but can I totally forget about it or should I have it patched from the inside too?
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