I know this has been asked a hundred times. Is it ok to do?

 

Not if it's in the sidewall. Otherwise - having it plugged/patched from the inside has been pretty good in the past for me. I've run an HPDE on a repaired tire without any problem.

GL

 

Its in the middle of the tread. Thankfully.

 

i have and i would....

 

i did 2 on mine now.
luckly time to change wheel and tire soon...

 

As others have said, as long as it's not in the sidewall or near it, patching is fine - BUT, make sure you use a good patch kit and not the junk they sell at vato zone.
I have a Safety Seal kit and it has come in handy numerous times. Also, it's a permanent repair and will last long after any 911 tire.

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/safetyseal/

Lastly, I've had holes that were large enough to require two of the Safety Seal strips and lots of the glue. This is probably not the case for you, but that much repair can throw the wheel out of balance.

 

Remember, when you patch a tire, it loses its speed rating.

 

I have and I would not...statistics indicate that a defect will most likely occurr at the most inopportune moment. Do the math... tire(s) are a small % of the car's value. What price do you place on your peace of mind?

 

i've talked to plenty of tire guys, who have the opportunity to either sell me a tire or a patch, and they always suggest the patch unless the puncture is either too big, in a bad spot, or the tire is worn so it should be replaced anyway.

no matter what i am driving, i am a magnet for sharp objects. i've patched countless tires with never an issue. from the way it was explained to me, the patch combined with the bonding agent actually melts it into the tire making it permanent.

plugs on the other hand are scary and i would never suggest doing that unless it is strictly a temporary fix. i also would not suggest repairing motorcycle tires being that you only have two versus four and the consequences are more dire if something fails.

even if a patch would let go, which it wouldn't, the worse case scenario is that you have the same leak which got you there in the first place. you probably didn't flip your car the first time around. it's not like it will result in a blowout, just another controlled air release.

to each his own, but the probability of a patch failing is probably right up there with picking up a nail during a 180mph run. could happen, but probably won't. do you think these tire shops would assume the liability if this was a risky process? that is why most shops will not do plugs any more.

 

I always plug mine and have never had any problems.

 

I just recently patched my right rear due to a nail. No problems whatsoever. I actaully had a tire shop do it for $20 bucks. Beats the hell out of having to buy a new tire and the result is a permanent seal.

 

I agree with the above statements and for street driving it won't be an issue. If you track the car with those tires, the extreme heat and stress may allow a plug to become dislodged, causing a flat on the track. Depending on where it happens, it might become a simple nuisance or it might send you into a spin. What's the probability of that happening? Who knows, but it is a factor. Again, for the street, don't sweat it.

 

I like your sig, Is that your car?

 

If you're referring to me, my avatar is a pic of my car. If you're referring to someone else, it's not my car

 

I had a patch done once on a rear 295 which had a nail in the middle of the tread. I never tracked the car, but I did straightline (autobahn, etc) 180mph quite a lot without any problems.

Porsche and Michelin advise against patching though.