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Old 07-03-2005 | 01:26 PM
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Is there any way to fix a et street with a small pin hole in it?? I'd rather not run tubes. Will a plug work?? Safe?? Help me out.
Old 07-05-2005 | 12:43 PM
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Have it patched from the inside.
Old 07-06-2005 | 01:56 PM
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Do you think it will hold up to burnouts? Thanks. I'm taking it to have it fixed today.
Old 07-06-2005 | 03:59 PM
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i would never trust my life on a patch. esp the stress on a bias ply tire.

no WAY.
Old 07-06-2005 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
i would never trust my life on a patch. esp the stress on a bias ply tire.

no WAY.
I guess if you put it like that, running tubes won't be so bad.
Old 07-09-2005 | 05:23 PM
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I've done both, running tubes adds weight (although not a ton). I recently had a patch done on my et street and after 50 runs it's fine. But up to you on what route you take.

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Old 07-10-2005 | 11:01 AM
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just plug it i've done it with no problems




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