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total package · 05-06-2016, 03:38 PM

Can theseTrofeo's be plugged or patched? Took a staple or chunk of metal to the right front. Not losing air according to the tire sensors. Thanks

pimp2303 · 05-06-2016, 04:46 PM

I have 2 plugs in my driver tire but I'm not racing my car. It's on the tread part and not the sidewalk either.

Hunt-man · 05-06-2016, 06:23 PM

Do you want to think about the patch when you are going 140mph on the back straight?
OR:
If your just squealing tires and daily driver, yeah, why not patch it.

URBAN LEGEND · 05-06-2016, 06:28 PM

Answers will be all over the place.

URBAN LEGEND · 05-06-2016, 06:30 PM

I see now.

total package · 05-06-2016, 07:29 PM

Daily driving for me. I have not pulled the chunk of metal out yet. Still not losing air, so I'm hoping for the best. Thanks gang.

JUSTIFIED · 05-06-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by total package

Daily driving for me. I have not pulled the chunk of metal out yet. Still not losing air, so I'm hoping for the best. Thanks gang.

I'd be careful...if that chunk comes out while going 60 MPH you might regret it. I guess the question is.. is the risk worth it for $400 (new tire)? Even if it weren't a blow out, do you want to risk being stuck somewhere having a flat and calling a tow truck? Just a thought...

L99CAMA2011 · 05-06-2016, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by total package

Can theseTrofeo's be plugged or patched? Took a staple or chunk of metal to the right front. Not losing air according to the tire sensors. Thanks

There is a patching process that allows you the still track tires. Turner Motorsports offered this to BMW owners. Patch is better than plug.

total package · 05-06-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

I'd be careful...if that chunk comes out while going 60 MPH you might regret it. I guess the question is.. is the risk worth it for $400 (new tire)? Even if it weren't a blow out, do you want to risk being stuck somewhere having a flat and calling a tow truck? Just a thought...

I am going to have it repaired on Monday. Hoping that it's not a bad puncture considering that it's not losing air. No expert though. Just hoping for the best. Thanks

05-06-2016, 03:38 PM	#1
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05-06-2016, 04:46 PM	#2
pimp2303 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: DMV Posts: 52	I have 2 plugs in my driver tire but I'm not racing my car. It's on the tread part and not the sidewalk either.

05-06-2016, 06:23 PM	#3
Hunt-man Drives: 2015 Z28 + Piper Comanche Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: PDX Posts: 229	Do you want to think about the patch when you are going 140mph on the back straight? OR: If your just squealing tires and daily driver, yeah, why not patch it.

05-06-2016, 07:29 PM	#6
total package Drives: 2014 GMC All Terrain, 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wautoma Wi Posts: 52	Daily driving for me. I have not pulled the chunk of metal out yet. Still not losing air, so I'm hoping for the best. Thanks gang.