Tire Repair

Snakebt6 · 11-22-2019, 06:27 PM

Quick question

Can I plug this and still track the car? Stock GY SC 3

I’ve got the tire and rim insurance and all that and will probably get 4 new, but I’ve got a track day the weekend after thanksgiving and was hoping to get one or two more track day’s out of these.

Pretty sure the answer is no lol

Whocares05050 · 11-22-2019, 06:38 PM

No

Heartbreaker · 11-22-2019, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakebt6

Quick question

Can I plug this and still track the car? Stock GY SC 3

I’ve got the tire and rim insurance and all that and will probably get 4 new, but I’ve got a track day the weekend after thanksgiving and was hoping to get one or two more track day’s out of these.

Pretty sure the answer is no lol

I would not do it. It just isn’t worth the risk of a tire failure. It may be alright to save and put on an extra rim for a spare.

Snakebt6 · 11-22-2019, 07:41 PM

Yeah I figured as much and know better.

Tires are more important then Christmas presents right? lol

Thanks guys.

The Manalishi · 11-22-2019, 07:44 PM

It would be my luck that lateral force on the tire would pull the plug out and deflate the tire at the worst possible moment. So no, wouldn't do it.

viurniel · 11-22-2019, 08:07 PM

I had a similar issue to OP - plugged with a mushroom plug (a patch that plugs) and never looked back. I also took that tire upwards of 150 MPH multiple times, just kept a close eye on tire pressure - no issues.

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-22-2019, 08:51 PM

I had a similar issue also at the track and plugged it with the Safety Seal kit and had no issues for multiple sessions. I never lost any pressure.

waterman · 11-22-2019, 10:31 PM

FWIW, I picked up a roofing nail in my 3Rs a little over a year ago. I personally didn't feel confident about a plug. I had the tire dismounted and a patch applied inside and then remounted and balanced.

It's a little more pricey than a plug, but provided me with a great deal of peace of mind that remained for the life of the tire.

The patch never let go. Even after an epic "viking funeral" burnout before I replaced them.

MakCamaro · 11-23-2019, 03:31 AM

I had a nail in a similar position on two tires. I plugged both. No problems whatsoever. But I will never buy run flats again. I had to look hard in order to find someone who repairs them. But the answer is yes, they are repairable.

Snakebt6 · 11-23-2019, 06:02 AM

I certainly believe it’s repairable for normal driving and wouldn’t hesitate to do so if that’s all I did.

Not sure about for track use.. I probably didn’t need to start the thread as personally I wouldn’t use a repaired tire on track. (I’ve gone 173mph at Daytona in that car on that tire) and wouldn’t trust it with a plug or repair for any track days.

It’s a piece of mind thing and chances are it would be fine but there’s a chance it won’t and that would be messy lol

I appreciate the input and comments though!

Apexslayer · 11-23-2019, 07:07 AM

It may be ok on the track and others may have had no problems, but considering the extreme abuse tires see on the track I personally would not take the risk.

LT4Greg · 11-23-2019, 09:16 AM

It might can be patched from the inside but you would have to go seek advice at a tire shop and they would probably want to sell you a new tire instead of patching yours.

jbp8653 · 11-23-2019, 09:20 AM

I have plugged a lot of tires over the years. Never a problem. But to be safe I would not track the car with that tire. Street use should be fine.

MakCamaro · 11-23-2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

It might can be patched from the inside but you would have to go seek advice at a tire shop and they would probably want to sell you a new tire instead of patching yours.

That's exactly what happened to me. Brand new tire with a nail. The guy at the tire repair shop wanted to sell me a £390 tire. Went a couple of blocks down the road and had it repaired for £20! Tbh I was a bit worried, but they told me that they have patched many run flats and they never had an issue.

11-22-2019, 06:27 PM	#1
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Tire Repair Quick question Can I plug this and still track the car? Stock GY SC 3 I’ve got the tire and rim insurance and all that and will probably get 4 new, but I’ve got a track day the weekend after thanksgiving and was hoping to get one or two more track day’s out of these. Pretty sure the answer is no lol Attached Images

11-22-2019, 08:51 PM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I had a similar issue also at the track and plugged it with the Safety Seal kit and had no issues for multiple sessions. I never lost any pressure. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-22-2019, 10:31 PM	#8
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	FWIW, I picked up a roofing nail in my 3Rs a little over a year ago. I personally didn't feel confident about a plug. I had the tire dismounted and a patch applied inside and then remounted and balanced. It's a little more pricey than a plug, but provided me with a great deal of peace of mind that remained for the life of the tire. The patch never let go. Even after an epic "viking funeral" burnout before I replaced them. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE sw/PDR

11-23-2019, 09:16 AM	#12
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	It might can be patched from the inside but you would have to go seek advice at a tire shop and they would probably want to sell you a new tire instead of patching yours. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-23-2019, 09:20 AM	#13
jbp8653 Drives: 2017 ZL1,2013 ZR1, 1952 C3100 Resto Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Gibsonton, Fl Posts: 168	I have plugged a lot of tires over the years. Never a problem. But to be safe I would not track the car with that tire. Street use should be fine. __________________ 2017 ZL1,Mosaic Black, auto,nav/pdr, Roto Fab,Mamo 2013 ZR1 60th Anniv. 1952 C3100 resto-rod. LS6, 4L60e, 228R cam

11-22-2019, 06:38 PM	#2
Whocares05050 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 384	No

11-22-2019, 07:41 PM	#4
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Yeah I figured as much and know better. Tires are more important then Christmas presents right? lol Thanks guys.

11-22-2019, 07:44 PM	#5
The Manalishi Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Plano Posts: 139	It would be my luck that lateral force on the tire would pull the plug out and deflate the tire at the worst possible moment. So no, wouldn't do it.

11-22-2019, 08:07 PM	#6
viurniel @viurniel Drives: 19 ZLE A10, 15 2SS, 90 300ZXTT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 409	I had a similar issue to OP - plugged with a mushroom plug (a patch that plugs) and never looked back. I also took that tire upwards of 150 MPH multiple times, just kept a close eye on tire pressure - no issues.

11-23-2019, 03:31 AM	#9
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 806	I had a nail in a similar position on two tires. I plugged both. No problems whatsoever. But I will never buy run flats again. I had to look hard in order to find someone who repairs them. But the answer is yes, they are repairable.

11-23-2019, 06:02 AM	#10
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	I certainly believe it’s repairable for normal driving and wouldn’t hesitate to do so if that’s all I did. Not sure about for track use.. I probably didn’t need to start the thread as personally I wouldn’t use a repaired tire on track. (I’ve gone 173mph at Daytona in that car on that tire) and wouldn’t trust it with a plug or repair for any track days. It’s a piece of mind thing and chances are it would be fine but there’s a chance it won’t and that would be messy lol I appreciate the input and comments though!

11-23-2019, 07:07 AM	#11
Apexslayer Drives: Zl1 1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 183	It may be ok on the track and others may have had no problems, but considering the extreme abuse tires see on the track I personally would not take the risk.

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