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Jun 30, 2018 | 07:36 PM

#21

cor28vettes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebeast17

Repaired one just like that has done great for over a year now it can be plugged or patched dealer just wants to sale you a new tire

Not only dealer, but tire store may tell you it can't be patched. Go to the next shop.

Jun 30, 2018 | 07:56 PM

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MikeERWNC

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Not only would I plug that, I would use that sh1tty Wal-Mart rope plug kit and never worry about it.

Jul 1, 2018 | 03:07 AM

#23

djnice

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zardoz505

I don't know about your driving habits, but every time I took mine over 100 mph i'd be thinking about that patch job..
With only 500 miles on tires take the hit and put a new one on..(my opinion)
Good Luck !
Z >>>

Plugged ones just like that. Did it myself and run 180 on them. No issues.

If you get a new tire put that old one for sale for cheap. Someone here will buy it.

Jul 1, 2018 | 08:42 AM

#24

Roadrogue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeERWNC

Not only would I plug that, I would use that sh1tty Wal-Mart rope plug kit and never worry about it.

Me, too. I externally plugged one in the shoulder and it held air until the tire wore out two years later. I took it easy with it for the first few rides and then forgot about it. Same with my motorcycles, too

Jul 1, 2018 | 09:26 AM

#25

bjones7131

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I have had my tire ship plug a tire that was closer to edge than that and had no issue with it.

Jul 1, 2018 | 10:23 AM

#26

davidtcpa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Black18C7

Yep I agree. Try a shop. Had one of my C6 tires plugged. No issues at all.

x2.

Jul 1, 2018 | 02:49 PM

#27

blkvet6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SRQStingray

Dealers won’t repair runflats. Tire shops will.

That is incorrect.

Jul 1, 2018 | 03:41 PM

#28

FLS2K

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I’ve had five tires replaced in just over 3 years - all under road hazard insurance. The insurance is your friend with this car.

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Jul 1, 2018 | 07:47 PM

#29

madrob2020

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From: MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0

Yep. Corvette tires are very sticky... they pick up just about everything...Mine was too close to the sidewall to repair too..

Looking at that pic, I don't think being too close to the sidewall (with all that damage to sidewall/rim) was the problem!

Jul 1, 2018 | 09:20 PM

#30

Jmhornz71

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From: Hampton VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRQStingray

Dealers won’t repair runflats. Tire shops will.

My dealer repaired my runflats several times

Jul 1, 2018 | 09:27 PM

#31

probono

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From: Dewitt New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRQStingray

Dealers won’t repair runflats. Tire shops will.

Not always the case..my Corvette dealer fixed mine with no issue whatsoever...

Ken

Jul 2, 2018 | 10:25 AM

#32

Dcregar

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From: Westtown NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExRedRacer

I've had worse. Go to a Discount Tire near you and have them patch it up.

Tire discount or any good tire store will fix that.

Jul 2, 2018 | 10:32 AM

#33

kennyjames21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bjones7131

I have had my tire ship plug a tire that was closer to edge than that and had no issue with it.

This. No way is that too close to the sidewall to plug, they're just trying to hose you.

Jul 2, 2018 | 10:33 AM

#34

1SG_Ret

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SRQStingray

Dealers won’t repair runflats. Tire shops will.

Sometimes..............................

Jul 2, 2018 | 10:34 AM

#35

kennyjames21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0

Yep. Corvette tires are very sticky... they pick up just about everything...Mine was too close to the sidewall to repair too..

Did someone mistake your tire for a vampire, wtf lol.

Jul 2, 2018 | 10:39 AM

#36

bsterling9

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From: Mount Pleasant SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeERWNC

Not only would I plug that, I would use that sh1tty Wal-Mart rope plug kit and never worry about it.

I have the rope-type repair kit and I thought of doing that, but this is not a direct repair. Meaning, the screw is not a clean perpendicular puncture. It is going into the tire at an extreme angle and sometimes, those can be a real problem. On a car with NO spare, I decided not to chance it.

Jul 2, 2018 | 11:24 AM

#37

iclick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by -HAIRBALL-

I had one similar to that (screw rather sideways) and the tire shop just pulled it out and it never leaked.

Same here about six months ago, but had to unscrew mine with a screwdriver. No leakage and we were both lucky. Had I not noticed it might easily have been forced in further over time. I check my tire pressure on the DIC every time I pull out of garage the first time for the day.

Maybe by the time I need tires the A/S3 will be available for the GS/Z06 like it currently is for the Stingrays. Maybe they'll be less prone to pick up screws and nails.

Last edited by iclick; Jul 2, 2018 at 11:49 AM.

Jul 2, 2018 | 11:31 AM

#38

Spacewalker

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Discount won't plug it because thats on the shoulder of the tire where its not flat inside. They use a plug/patch. More info here:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-repair

If the hole is small enough you may be able to seal it with rubber cement, but not likely. I'd I'd try this: