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

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  1. WCH

    WCH F1 Veteran
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    #1 WCH, Apr 30, 2004
    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
     
  2. redjeeper

    redjeeper Formula Junior

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

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

    whart F1 Veteran
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    #4 whart, Apr 30, 2004
    Studded snowtires. Think they are illegal here.
     
  5. Fan512bbi

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

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    #6 Jordan Ross, Apr 30, 2004
    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.
     
  7. richard

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    #7 richard, Apr 30, 2004
    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"
     
  8. L8Braker

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    #8 L8Braker, Apr 30, 2004

    I like the simple Sammy Hagar " I Can't Drive 55" hahaha :)
     
  9. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 BigTex, Apr 30, 2004
    I had a low tire once they pulled two screws and a nail from it!

    Something to do with the housing construction boom!
     
  10. ChuckEBaby

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    #10 ChuckEBaby, Apr 30, 2004
    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.
     
  11. Schatten

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    #11 Schatten, Apr 30, 2004
    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.
     
  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 BigTex, Apr 30, 2004
    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!
     
  13. Jerrari

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    #13 Jerrari, Apr 30, 2004
    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.
     
  14. WCH

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    #14 WCH, Apr 30, 2004
    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 ...
     
  15. Mitch Alsup

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    #15 Mitch Alsup, Apr 30, 2004
    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.
     
  16. Horsefly

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

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    #17 ferrari_kid, Apr 30, 2004
    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.
     
  18. Moby Dick

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    #18 Moby Dick, Apr 30, 2004
    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
     
  19. FLATOUTRACING

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    #19 FLATOUTRACING, Apr 30, 2004
    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
     
  20. wax

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  21. ultgar

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

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    #22 F2003-GA, May 1, 2004
    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.
     
  23. Wolfgang

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

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