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Old 08-18-2003, 01:52 PM
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Just what the title says. Also do I have to run a Tube to patch it?
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

You would have to patch the slick from the inside.

I have had buddies who ran tubes after that happened.

I've heard of folks patching slicks but I have never done it.
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Thanx,its good to know that you patch it. Now I need to know if I must run tubes or if I can get away without using it.
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

I had a nail in my ET Streets.. I had the local shop patch it from the inside.. They used a heavy duty glue and I had no problems from the tire until I wore it down to the cords.. No tubes used.
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Sweet that's all I needed to know thanx
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

It's not worth your life.. Dont do it!!

Just get a new tire.
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

So can I do it or not?
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

u can IF UR CAR WAS HIGH 13 1/4,,but its not SAFE IF IT WAS LOW 12's or in the 11s

get new one
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

my friend just put tubes into the ET-streets after one got a hole, it worked fine. PS if some Freak thing happens and your tire blows at 100mph and you die a horrible death don't sned your family after me or haunt my dreams! I just saw FvsJ so thats on my mind
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Default Re: Has anyone here patched a slick before?

A patch is stronger than the tire itself if applied right. I ran mine low 12's/11's with no problem after being patched.. If you are scared to do so, get a tube, if not patch it and ride out....




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