I have a slow leak in one of my tires. It is pretty slow but I suspect that I have a nail in it. In the past, I used those tire plugs that you stab into the tire. I learned that this was not a good idea when my steel belts tore from the inside during a lapping day. So what options other than buying a new tire do I have for repairing this tire that I occasionally use for lapping?

 

I plugged a falken tire last year and had no problems with it at all.

 

just go to discont tire, they fix that ish for free

 

never plug a tire ...especially something speed rated...........
if you must, use a patch plug ...a good tire shop will repair it correctly........but for safety sake you shouldn't do any sort of speed event on a tire that has been repaired......

 

it was repaired at a tire shop. cost me $25

it was a patch, not a plug (sorry)

 

NASA won't let you on the track if they know you're tire has been repaired. I have a patched tire, and it's held up fine for over 2000 miles of driving in the last 2 weeks, but I wouldnt go on track with these tires anyway. . .

 

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We have run all kinds of patched and/or plugged tires on racing cars - including GY and other racing slicks. This seems a little extreme, since trackside tire service people have been repairing tread-punctured tires for ages.

Kirk

 

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i second that... i had two different tires repaired. both had nails... bothe led up fine on the track.

 

patch-plug... race proven on my part.

 

Me too, no problems.

 

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is that even in their CCR?

 

11.4.2 Wheels and Tires.
The general condition of the tire and wheel assembly must be good. There shall be no cracks or other damage to the wheel. There shall be no cords, bubbles, or other visible damage on the tire. All lug nuts must be present and tightly hold the tire and wheel assembly to the car’s hub. No hubcaps or beauty rings are allowed. Imitation “knock-offs” must be removed.

18.3 Tires
Tire grooving is not permitted in classes with “spec” tires. All drivers competing in classes that require “spec” tires must purchase their tires from the specified vendor. Call the local NASA office to find out which vendor is required.

 

I've run yoko a032's that have at least a few patches and never had a prob. as long as the shop does it right