Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
03-13-2007, 12:35 AM
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Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
I know how normal tires work when you get a hole, or a small leak. You take it somewhere, as long as it isn't too close to the sidewall they seal it, patch it, plug it etc....
How about if you get a teenie tiny leak in a pair of Mickey Thompson Drag Radials?
Can they fill it or whatever just like normal even if it's a softer compound than your usual street radial?
I noticed today that the right rear tire only registered 5PSI on my guage when I tried it, then I noticed it was only a little low.
So I took the tire off, cleaned it up and found a small niche in it. If i turn the tire slowly enough I can hear something tiny inside of it rolling around, and my dad says that when liquid is placed over the hole, there is a small bubbling action that takes place indicating a smal leak
Anyone with experiance patching/sealing/fixing DRs?
How about if you get a teenie tiny leak in a pair of Mickey Thompson Drag Radials?
Can they fill it or whatever just like normal even if it's a softer compound than your usual street radial?
I noticed today that the right rear tire only registered 5PSI on my guage when I tried it, then I noticed it was only a little low.
So I took the tire off, cleaned it up and found a small niche in it. If i turn the tire slowly enough I can hear something tiny inside of it rolling around, and my dad says that when liquid is placed over the hole, there is a small bubbling action that takes place indicating a smal leak
Anyone with experiance patching/sealing/fixing DRs?
03-13-2007, 12:47 AM
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RE: Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
Oh DARN, time for slicks.
The DR's need to last me till May 17th for our meet, then im rocking 245/45 Sumitomos all the way around
03-13-2007, 12:52 AM
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RE: Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
We are currently on a '0' dollar budget for extras as it is right now.
The DR's need to last me till May 17th for our meet, then im rocking 245/45 Sumitomos all the way around
The DR's need to last me till May 17th for our meet, then im rocking 245/45 Sumitomos all the way around
03-13-2007, 01:01 AM
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RE: Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
No problem... any tire shop will be able to patch that up for ya! Most likely they would not use a "plug" They would use a patch... or mabey a patch/plug combination, depending on the size of the hole! It makes no diference wether it is a drag radial, or your standard radial! It is still a DOT approved tire! As long as it still has tread on it that is... if not they will try and sell ya a new tire... that being the case I would go get the plug from Auto Zone and plug er'!
03-13-2007, 02:45 AM
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RE: Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
As long as it still has tread on it that is... if not they will try and sell ya a new tire.
As for selling me a new tire, that won't happen unless they can beat the 66 dollar price tag on sumi's from tirerack
03-13-2007, 03:33 AM
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RE: Something I KNEW Was Bound toEventually Happen, Did
ORIGINAL: 03GTJC
I use to work at BJ's Wholesale club's tire bay. We always plugged and patched every whole.
I use to work at BJ's Wholesale club's tire bay. We always plugged and patched every whole.
