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Something we all hate to see ...

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by WCH, Apr 30, 2004.

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  1. WCH

    WCH F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    from my 575, passenger side rear P Zero rosso. Thought this group might feel my (pretty minor) pain.

    "I can't complain,
    but sometimes I still do;
    Life's been good to me so long."

    - Joe Walsh
     
    WCH, Apr 30, 2004
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  2. redjeeper

    redjeeper Formula Junior

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    That can be repaired, at least it didn't go through the sidewall.
     
    redjeeper, Apr 30, 2004
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  3. robinh

    robinh Formula Junior

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    A good reason to replace those Baldmasters
     
    robinh, Apr 30, 2004
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  4. whart

    whart F1 Veteran Honorary Rossa Subscribed

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    Studded snowtires. Think they are illegal here.
     
    whart, Apr 30, 2004
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  5. Fan512bbi

    Fan512bbi Two Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Doea that mean its screwed.
     
    Fan512bbi, Apr 30, 2004
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  6. Jordan Ross

    Jordan Ross Formula Junior

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    Atleast the screw still has its head on, if that came off and fell into the tire you could have had a blowout!

    Its an easy fix, just plug it up and it will be fine for now.
     
    Jordan Ross, Apr 30, 2004
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  7. richard

    richard Formula 3

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    corrected ^_^

    Funny anyways, I thought the verse that applied to you guys was

    "My Maserati does one-eighty-five
    I lost my license, now I don't drive"
     
    richard, Apr 30, 2004
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  8. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

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    I like the simple Sammy Hagar " I Can't Drive 55" hahaha :)
     
    L8Braker, Apr 30, 2004
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  9. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I had a low tire once they pulled two screws and a nail from it!

    Something to do with the housing construction boom!
     
    BigTex, Apr 30, 2004
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  10. ChuckEBaby

    ChuckEBaby Formula 3 Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I've have had many Nail repairs done on Tires for the Family Cars
    and Trucks and never had a problem, under normal circumstances.
    However, I don't think I would risk having one repaired that could
    be carrying myself and/or passengers at higher speed/spirited Driving.
    I might repair it and use it as a spare.
     
    ChuckEBaby, Apr 30, 2004
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  11. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ Owner

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    If you do get it repaired, make sure it is plugged THEN patched. plugging it, by punching a hole all the way through the tire will prevent tread separation. once that's done, patch it and it should be fine - at least for the streets.
     
    Schatten, Apr 30, 2004
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  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I had a guy patch an edge once, and he looked at me and said,

    "Now promise me you won't be using this up at Texas World Speedway!"

    I had to raise my right hand and promise!
     
    BigTex, Apr 30, 2004
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  13. Jerrari

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    Funny anyways, I thought the verse that applied to you guys was

    "My Maserati does one-eighty-five
    I lost my license, now I don't drive"[/QUOTE]

    I think that applies to Steve Rochlin.
     
    Jerrari, Apr 30, 2004
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  14. WCH

    WCH F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Always loved that song, now maybe I'll remember the right lyrics!

    FoW pulled the tire off for me, Mr. Phillips Head was about three inches long. They suggested torquing it down securely (just kidding); actually, I didn't want to patch the tire. Someday I'll be at a track where I'll have the chance to do a few laps, and I don't want to worry about it. Cheap insurance.

    I should have posted the pics as a caption contest ...
     
    WCH, Apr 30, 2004
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  15. Mitch Alsup

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    I would not trust a patched tire above 120 MPH for more than a few seconds, nor over 80 for more than an hour or so.
     
    Mitch Alsup, Apr 30, 2004
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  16. Horsefly

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    No problem for Horsefly's Cyber Photoshop Tireshop
     
    Horsefly, Apr 30, 2004
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  17. ferrari_kid

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    speaking of puncture repair, i just had this done with my bmw. should you treat the tire as if it never happened or should you take it easy? i just wasn't sure how rugged or durable a repaired tire is.
     
    ferrari_kid, Apr 30, 2004
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  18. Moby Dick

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    There must be something wrong with those P-Zero's. Maybe it's magnetic rubber in them...? They seem to attract all sorts of metal studs, screws and you name it...:D
     
    Moby Dick, Apr 30, 2004
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  19. FLATOUTRACING

    FLATOUTRACING F1 Rookie

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    Darn it Will, you found out ! I was trying to slow you down at the next FOW track event.

    Regards,

    Jon P. Kofod
    www.flatoutracing.net
     
    FLATOUTRACING, Apr 30, 2004
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  20. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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  21. ultgar

    ultgar Karting

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    #2 square drive in stainless....nice screw....bad spot. Sorry for the bad luck. SD
     
    ultgar, May 1, 2004
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  22. F2003-GA

    F2003-GA F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Ferrari dealer told me always replace the tire never repair. He said
    that knowing that I am not going to be buying a tire from him.
     
    F2003-GA, May 1, 2004
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  23. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Replace and never repair on a Ferrari (or any fast car)!
    In any case, the tire/profile was 80% f*** off.
     
    Wolfgang, May 1, 2004
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