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You can have the tire fixed. While the above statement may be true about speed rating, if you're just driving at regular highway speeds then this is no issue. I had a small nail hole fixed (to do it right they have to take the tire off the rim and fix from the inside) and have had no issues with the repair.

Just another option for you. I used an independent Porsche repair shop to get it done (and they even did it at no charge, great customer relationship management!).