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Old 08-16-2006, 08:46 PM   #9
Adam
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,

Before anyone gets the wrong impression, a nail/screw through the tread and into the carcass of a Tire does a lot more than simply nulify a Speed Rating. The Tire is compromised - period.



Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
So, what your saying is it wasn't such a good idea for me to be doing 150+ mph on a plugged rear tire a few months back. I guess it's a good thing I'm replacing those things soon. A blow out at those speeds wouldn't be pretty.
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