Patching the Potenza
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Patching the Potenza
So I ran a good sized screw today, about a 1/4 inch diameter, and I don't the funds to replace it right away, so is patching a good idea? If I can patch it, I'm only going to drive to ver work and the corner store, which is about a mile away, so no freeway.
Is it a good idea? Or just wait a couple weeks to replace to whole tire. If I can, any tips for patching? Thanks fellas!
Is it a good idea? Or just wait a couple weeks to replace to whole tire. If I can, any tips for patching? Thanks fellas!
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A good patch will work but I wouldn't trust it at high speeds.
You could also plug it but that's less reliable but far cheaper.
Ask the tire guy if the tire is seriously damaged.
You could also plug it but that's less reliable but far cheaper.
Ask the tire guy if the tire is seriously damaged.
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How much tread is left on the tire? Also, is the screw anywhere near the sidewall? If it is, by law, it's not repairable.
If it's just your run of the mill object-in-tread you'll be able to get it patched and the tire will be just fine, especially given your intended use. In the past I've been told that fixing a tire drops the speed rating down a class, so even if you need to drive highway I'd have no worries cruising around at 80 or 90. None at all.
If it's just your run of the mill object-in-tread you'll be able to get it patched and the tire will be just fine, especially given your intended use. In the past I've been told that fixing a tire drops the speed rating down a class, so even if you need to drive highway I'd have no worries cruising around at 80 or 90. None at all.
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I have caught a couple nails over the last couple years. they didn't want to patch the tire though because they said it would lose it's ultra high performance rating (or something like that)....he said that he could patch it, but really didn't recommend it...
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Yeah, the patch will just be temporary, about a month with short distance low speed drives. And the punctures is about 1/2" to maybe 3/4" deep, right in the middle on the top of the trie.
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Goodyear Eagle F1s , top 3 max performance tire, but the best in the wet and best tire for the money. I had the crappy Potenza 040s on my IS300 and after replacing with the Goodyears I rediscovered my respect for the car's handling. They lasted longer also, even with a few HPDEs and AutoXs
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I lost a lot of the "tight" feel the car had, I kind of miss that. You just have to weigh the everyday benefits of the Nero against an number of other tires that have better dry handling that will have your ears bleeding after 10-12k of use.. :P
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If its in the middle of the thread, you should be fine.
it really depends on what kind of repair shops u're dealing with.
Some lousy crap like pepboys, will just plug it with plastic strips, sure they can hold for a while, but u better dont go over 40 mph.
Our tires are speed rated tires (high performance speed rated), so to repair it the shop should use a special patch, that looks like a T shape. The bottom part will stick out, then they will apply another patch to the inside, then glue it up on both sides. That way you can retain your speed rating.
it really depends on what kind of repair shops u're dealing with.
Some lousy crap like pepboys, will just plug it with plastic strips, sure they can hold for a while, but u better dont go over 40 mph.
Our tires are speed rated tires (high performance speed rated), so to repair it the shop should use a special patch, that looks like a T shape. The bottom part will stick out, then they will apply another patch to the inside, then glue it up on both sides. That way you can retain your speed rating.
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I still say as long as you get a quality patch it shouldn't be a problem, but if you want to spend money I'd suggest the 225/45-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions as a great all around tire. That is the best blend of wet traction, dry traction, feel, and civility out there.
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