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im gonna take care of it tomorrow. if i get this patched up (thats if i can get it patched up considering its near the sidewall), does this mean i will lose my speed rating on the tire?


[Modified by type r 01-1063, 5:43 AM 1/14/2002]

 

I wouldn't recommend driving very fast or agressive with a repaired tire. Just not as dependable as a new one.

 

What about a true patch and not a plug? If it is between the tread, I don't see why this wouldn't work. On the sidewall though, I probably wouldn't chance it.

 

a lot of places will not patch that or plug it because it is so close to the sidewall, i know where i work we wont because of liablitly, if the tire was brand new we might be nice and use a combo...which is a patch with a plug, very nifty...

 

Just put a plug in it.
That tire is near the end of its life anyway.

 

Yeah, what Steve said!

 

yea...but what about speed rating?

 

How fast do you normally drive?
I've done over 110 in my CRX ... WITH a screw still in the tread!
Didn't see it till I arrived at my destination (didn't see the deer that my passenger asked me about, either).

 

normally 80-80 on highways and sometimes up to 110 for passing only

 

I wouldn't expect it to be a problem, ... honestly!

Are those V rated tires?
If so their speed rating is for something like ~145 MPH +/-

You should be fine.

 

is this post really here?? omfg

 

kool, thanks guys
btw those are the stock re010

 

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[Modified by type r 01-1063, 7:07 PM 1/14/2002]

 

We run tire plugs in slicks with no problems. and we trap 110+