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10-27-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CharT

If you consider it a performance tire, be sure the place that whoever repairs it uses a combination plug/patch. They will have to dismount the tire to repair it properly from the inside. As long as the hole isn't near the sidewalls, a plug/patch (is there a name for these) should last the life of the original tire.

Yup, make sure they use a plug/patch, not a standard plug. It's the only way to go. And remember, if you had V rated tires before they're now H rated tires. Also, speed rating of the lowest rated tire dictates the rest of the tires. With one puncture you should have no worries as long as you get it repaired properly.

10-27-2008, 08:35 AM

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Just a heads up, if you DO lose a tire after putting enough miles on the set to have them wear unevenly, Roger Kraus Racing in Castro Valley can shave a new tire down to match.