Got a flat

[michelalain]

Just a little nail in my rear tire and guest what? Can't patch it because they are Z rated tires. Has to change it. Cost $350.00. For a small nail. Is that true?

[fcalmes]

Not true!! Can be patched from the inside, according to Goodyear!!

Welcome to the forum!!

[kevslionel]

I had a rear patched over a year, 8000 miles ago. Not a drop of air has leaked out. I would not worry about a patch

[PerforminNorman]

I had both rear tires patched on my car. Make sure they use a minumum of a patch. A plug patch is even better. Just don't let them plug it.

[outlw]

thats correct... No plugs, :-)

[Z06KahunaCanuck]

Having picked up 4 nails in my tires now, I have had 3 patches, but I didn't feel comfortable doing Driver Education days with the tires anymore. I bought a new set, will save the old ones for I don't know what. You can patch them, but they are no longer speed rated...that's my understanding anyway...

[Sanford]

Good information Thanks

[don527]

I believe it maintains it speed rating after one patch.
After two it goes down a rating.

Don

Originally posted by Z06KahunaCanuck
Having picked up 4 nails in my tires now, I have had 3 patches, but I didn't feel comfortable doing Driver Education days with the tires anymore. I bought a new set, will save the old ones for I don't know what. You can patch them, but they are no longer speed rated...that's my understanding anyway...

[Chetah]

I agree, one patch is ok, two is not good, three... get a new tire.

[Dr. Z]

I've had four flats in a little over a year
Fortunately all were small nails or screws and all were patched. I wouldn't rec a plug at all, just a patch. I've continued to do open track sessions without a problem.

[Naught]

Here is the official word from Goodyear on the repair of speed rated tires.

[RC45]

So - whom would be a good bet for patching a tyre?

Autozone? Pepboys? NTB? Custom wheel shop?

Opinions please on whether a bum or bad patch can be fixed?

TIA

Paul

[corvette184]

i had a flat last week ....went to goodyear and the did a patch/plug for 22.00 and they said it was safe to race with no problem with speed rating....also asked new tire price 527.26 each.... so i ordered 2 from tire rack 590.00 shipped they are already here.....i ordered them because my z has a bad problem with 2nd and 3rg gear.....1700 miles and less than 50%tread left.......i love this car.....

[corvette184]

just noticed .....that thread came from the archives

[RC45]

Thanks for replying any how - I searched the "archives" in hopes of getting an answer - and as always the forums prove to be gold mine of info.

Thanks I will be off to the nearest goodyear store!!!