Ruined one tire, need help
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Got a screw on the side thread of one of my rear runflats. My local Goodyear dealer says it's not repairable. Maybe they just wanted to sell me a new tire. Tire only has 5K miles w/7/32 left. I put a plug in it and so far so good but I'm afraid to take it over about 70 mph based on their analysis. Assuming they are correct.
I'm new to these runflats so my questions are: 1) Is the tire safe as is? I could post pics of the plug but it is on the inside most flat section. 2) do I buy one new tire, would rather have better tires. 3) if I buy another brand is mismatching not a good idea? What is the best source for information on tires? Tirerack has a lot but did not see info on Nitto or Toyo. I want a tire, not necessarily a runflat, that is quiet, these Goodyear Supercar are loud, affords good dry and wet traction in both warm and cool air, good on wet surfaces and has a decent life and light weight. Might as well get rid of as much rotational weight as I can while I'm at it.
I'm new to these runflats so my questions are: 1) Is the tire safe as is? I could post pics of the plug but it is on the inside most flat section. 2) do I buy one new tire, would rather have better tires. 3) if I buy another brand is mismatching not a good idea? What is the best source for information on tires? Tirerack has a lot but did not see info on Nitto or Toyo. I want a tire, not necessarily a runflat, that is quiet, these Goodyear Supercar are loud, affords good dry and wet traction in both warm and cool air, good on wet surfaces and has a decent life and light weight. Might as well get rid of as much rotational weight as I can while I'm at it.
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I have a plug in one of my rear GY runflats. I assumed it was ok. I thought the runflats just had thicker sidewalls. They are really heavy compared to the tires I took off @ 33 lbs each.
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My plug is very close to the side is why Goodyear was concerned. Is this too close to the side for a plug? Not a very good pic but I think you can see the plug on the inside edge.
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I had it to 65 mph but not sure if 100 or so would be safe. This car will run almost 120 at the track.
Good to hear you like the Invo's. I'm considering them. Where can I find weights?
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I have drag radials for the track. It's so much more fun that way.
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Would still like to know where to find out the weight of the 285-35-19 Invo.
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It looks fine and it looks like you missed the side wall..... I would wait till you kill both tires and then try out a different brand!!!
How do you like the Runflats?
How do you like the Runflats?
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Why play around? Put on some Hoos or MT DR's and away you go! If money is tight, just plug it up. After all it is a runflat you know, so you dont have anything to worry about at 120 on the road!
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So far I'm keeping the car under 70 or 80 mph until I can determine what to do.
Don't really care for drag radials. They are not too good on wet roads and don't know of any 19". I like my factory wheels!
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Maybe, but only if you put those in all four wheels. You'll get likely back end wobbling when you mix softer rear sidewall tires (like Nitto's) with the oem hard sidewall fronts.