How hard can I drive with tire repair/plug close to sidewall? - Page 2

cdrptrks · 01-17-2022, 03:04 AM

I had a nail in a similar location but near the outside edge of a rear tire. I did a diy plug fix from the outside with a Slime kit because it was too close to the sidewall for a reputable shop to plug/patch from the inside. I did some autocross (with no issues) to finish off the remaining tread depth since it was almost gone anyways but wasn't comfortable with the risk of doing a track day on it.

Gunkk · 01-17-2022, 02:56 PM

For daily or street use, no problem.
For track or autocross, no way.

01-17-2022, 03:04 AM	#15
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 962	I had a nail in a similar location but near the outside edge of a rear tire. I did a diy plug fix from the outside with a Slime kit because it was too close to the sidewall for a reputable shop to plug/patch from the inside. I did some autocross (with no issues) to finish off the remaining tread depth since it was almost gone anyways but wasn't comfortable with the risk of doing a track day on it.

01-17-2022, 02:56 PM	#16
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	For daily or street use, no problem. For track or autocross, no way.

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