New used Hoosier A6 pinhole leak in sidewall predicament
11-25-2011, 01:09 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
lol yeah I'd say that counts as a puncture... not exactly what I had pictured when they said "pinhole leak"
Anyway.. I already had them replace it with one of the spares so hopefully it will be done today
Absolutely... he's my one and only used tire connect. I have no problem with used tires, 80% tire life for 20% of price... but used tires should not have punctures.
Anyway.. I already had them replace it with one of the spares so hopefully it will be done today
John B is a great guy and stands behind what he provides and will work with anyone that is having trouble. Just, keep in mind... You are buying USED tires.
11-25-2011, 01:24 PM
#17
Former Vendor
I agree that it should not have punctures... John & I have worked together for several years (I've sent him a number of clients) and that one must have just got by him.
Let's hope the spare holds up.
Let's hope the spare holds up.
11-25-2011, 03:26 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Ya I figured it was something along those lines...
I dont see why the spare wouldnt hold up, but if it doesnt I'll be in real trouble because my next track day is only like 6 months away
I dont see why the spare wouldnt hold up, but if it doesnt I'll be in real trouble because my next track day is only like 6 months away
11-27-2011, 04:21 PM
#19
Rennlist Member
just stick a radial plug in it and call it a day! 
kidding. i think even i would have a hard time running that tire, but i probably would. tires blow that dont have pin hole compromises. if its going to blow, thats where its going to start. put it this way would you want that tire on the outer rear at the banking of daytona or Cal speedway at 170mph???? probably not!
kidding. i think even i would have a hard time running that tire, but i probably would. tires blow that dont have pin hole compromises. if its going to blow, thats where its going to start. put it this way would you want that tire on the outer rear at the banking of daytona or Cal speedway at 170mph???? probably not!
11-28-2011, 12:27 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
You mean something like this?
An agricultural adventure in this car is something I'd really like to avoid (at least until after testing my new splitter design) so the punctured tire is gonzo... maybe I'll melt it down and make high g-force condoms or something
Its been a few days and the replacement tire is holding air fairly well....5lbs in 3 days... so it looks like this ones a keeper
An agricultural adventure in this car is something I'd really like to avoid (at least until after testing my new splitter design) so the punctured tire is gonzo... maybe I'll melt it down and make high g-force condoms or something
Its been a few days and the replacement tire is holding air fairly well....5lbs in 3 days... so it looks like this ones a keeper
