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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 12:22 PM
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In the tread. Just want to make sure it's safe to patch an RFT conventionally, how much and where should I go? (i.e. bad experinces)
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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When I had RFT's a few months ago, I had my GY's patched twice for two seperate nail punctures. It is safe and works fine. Same rules apply as regular tires. Good luck. :yesnod:
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 01:37 PM
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Default Re: Nail in Firestone RFT... (rozdesign)

I was always told you have to patch from inside the tire. Good luck :cheers:
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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Default Re: Nail in Firestone RFT... (WildWolf)

GY EMT's can be patched (from the inside) up to 3 times and still retain the speed rating. :cheers:
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Default Re: Nail in Firestone RFT... (rozdesign)

You need to use the plug and patch method, which requires breaking the tire down and using a patch on the inside of the tire. A competent tire store should know this procedure.
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