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Originally posted by Emission
Whether or not the tire retains its speed rating varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. For liability reasons (they aren't going to inspect every flat tire), many just throw and in the towel and tell you to buy a brand-new tire.
Use your judgement. As long as the belt isn't cut (most nails and screws don't cut the belt), the tire is still perfect.
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That was my point above. I imagine there are specific requirements for the tire to be a candidte for repair. Size of screw/hole, etc.
Also, tires are made of plies of belts..each one different and wrapped in different biases. If the screw went thru the carcass, it's thru something or somethings! Point being, speed ratings, like ZR have specific requirements, and you should be aware of what you'll own when it's repaired. Might not be a ZR tire, and that might be fine, but you need to know.
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Jake Gulick, Black Rock, CT.
'73 yellow 911E , & 2003 BMW M3 Cab. Ex: 84 Mazda RX-7 SCCA racer. did ok with it, set some records, won some races, but it wore out, LOL[/B]
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