11-07-2005, 01:48 PM
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The safest thing to do is of course, replace the tire. If you want to plug it/patch it that's your perogative, but no one is going to warrant the work.
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11-07-2005, 01:55 PM
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scycle2020, another thing to consider is how many 32's you have remaining on the other tire, that you are planning to keep, because if it is worn, and you do actually replace the tire (with the nail in it) you could be setting yourself up for an undesirable stagger. A new tire will have about 10/32's.
I doubt that this will actually be a problem, since your car is a 987, but how many miles are on the fronts?
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11-09-2005, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
scycle2020, another thing to consider is how many 32's you have remaining on the other tire, that you are planning to keep, because if it is worn, and you do actually replace the tire (with the nail in it) you could be setting yourself up for an undesirable stagger. A new tire will have about 10/32's.
I doubt that this will actually be a problem, since your car is a 987, but how many miles are on the fronts?
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only 1600miles...the car is essentially new..and 1600 gentle, break in miles!!!! :ah:
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11-09-2005, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by scycle2020
only 1600miles...the car is essentially new..and 1600 gentle, break in miles!!!! :ah:
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Hi,
As already mentioned, if using the Tire for General Use, Plug AND Patch the Tire - see: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/ncap/Tires/pages/TireMaintRepair.htm
If intending on Tracking the Car or even lots of Spirited Street Driving - Replace the Tire. $200-$300 for a new Tire, as difficult as it is, just doesn't stack up to lots of Bent Sheet Metal and People if it lets go suddenly at Speed. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 11-09-2005 at 09:19 PM.
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11-09-2005, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
If intending on Tracking the Car or even lots of Spirited Street Driving - Replace the Tire. $200-$300 for a new Tire, as difficult as it is, just doesn't stack up to lots of Bent Sheet Metal and People if it lets go suddenly at Speed. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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I guess I should had that in the back of my mind when I was doing 150mph+ on my patched rear tire the other day. Oops.
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11-14-2005, 07:29 AM
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You can safely patch the tire if the nail is in the tread (i.e. not sidewall)...no need to incur the cost of replacement. Use a reputable performance tire company and they will remove the tire and install a speed rated patch. If they are good, they will warrant their work. Cost about $50.
I have done so twice in the past, and even subsequently tracked the car with no issues. I would have zero concerns for street use only.
It would be more of an issue to have 2 tires on the same axle with different levels of treadwear.
Porsche dealers sell tire insurance, and are thus motivated to hold the line on the "cannot patch"issue.
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11-14-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris C Atlanta
Porsche dealers sell tire insurance, and are thus motivated to hold the line on the "cannot patch"issue.
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Chris C Atlanta, I have not heard of this Porsche Tire Insurance. How much does it cost? What does it cover? How do you purchase it? Thanks.
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