Tire: patch or replace?
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Apr 21, 2024, 04:15 PM
Track Day
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That can be patched on the inside. I have patched several tires on my 911 and Cayman and never had an issue.
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Sorry but I disagree, it can be easily patched IF you remove the tire from the wheel to do the repair. If you're going to run the car at an HPDE you assert the tires are not patched on the tech form (usually), this is not something I would do (patch/run at HPDE).
Last edited by Scott P; Apr 21, 2024 at 05:13 PM.
Racer
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Patch, but who will do it? Most tire places wont touch custom wheels (AMG, center locks etc). If it was on the shoulder, no shop will touch it.
Last edited by HudsonOH992GTS; Apr 22, 2024 at 08:53 AM.
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Definitely plug/patch. I've done this on many tires and they've all held up without issue. It is completely safe even for high speed, aggressive driving. Every Discount Tire will plug/patch that for free including properly rebalancing the rim/tire.