Originally Posted by 4carl

This topic is like the best motor oil or best religion. Personally I've used plugs on track and never a issue. The patch plug from the inside is probably the best. If you can get your insurance to get you a new tire that would be my first choice..

Originally Posted by bigskyGT4

Track- replace Street- plug or patch

Originally Posted by Mech33

I picked up something similar looking on a drive up to Thunderhill and was freaking out. Turns out it didn't break the tire seal, so when I took it out it was only ~1/4" long and the tire never leaked.

Originally Posted by Jaycycles10

So today I picked up a rather large construction screw in my driver's side rear tire. The tire is holding pressure but obviously I need to either get the tire repaired or replaced. Car only has 1,500 miles and I have a pending track day on October 7th. I purchased a Preferred Tire and Wheel Plan at the time of vehicle purchase which pays for "costs associated with the repair, or if not repairable, the replacement of any tire that is damaged due to contact with a road hazard." First, would the tire be safe on the track with a plug repair assuming it holds pressure fine? Second, any suggestions for dealing with the service agreement provider as I am assuming they will definitely just want to have the tire repaired as opposed to replaced.

Originally Posted by MVEED3

The Porsche premium tire and wheel protection offered at purchase implicitly states, "...never plugged or patched".

I picked up a screw on a rear tire at 700mi. I was bummed but was so glad the added protection was purchased. My local dealer replaced the tire without question and inspected the remaining tires.