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Bubba's C6
02-01-06, 08:34 PM
Ok, nothing major bu I just found a screw in the left rear EMT. There is a slow leak so I need to get it fixed. My question is, can the EMT's be plugged/patched or do I need to by a brand new tire??

Thanks for the help!!!
Glennm27
02-01-06, 09:07 PM
You can plug it... They say when you plug or patch (repair) a tire it loses it's speed rating. Probably true but that means your tire is no longer rated for 186 mph. Probably not an issue anyway, right? :D
carboman
02-01-06, 09:26 PM
Bring it by my house and I'll plug it for you. I PM'd you.
Bubba's C6
02-01-06, 09:36 PM
Thank you guys!! Glenn, you're right, I think I've only gotten her up to about 120...LOL, the guy at Goodyear told my if I plugged it that it would no longer be a run flat....is that something I should be concerned about???
Bubba's C6
02-01-06, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by carboman
Bring it by my house and I'll plug it for you. I PM'd you.

Reply sent!!! Thank you!!!!
Glennm27
02-01-06, 09:40 PM
I can't imagine why it would no longer be a runflat. It is still a runflat with the hole in it, so why wouildn't it be if you fixed the hole.

IT would still do it's job as a runflat, I'm sure, even after plugging.

Although, Mark (carboman) plugs tires with a shotgun and some old rope. :D I'll probably be there to help him if you birng that car over to his garage.... This is what I'd be concerned with.... :D
Bubba's C6
02-01-06, 09:44 PM
Sounds good to me!! Mark, I'll probably end up giving you a call at some point tomorow. I work until 4:30 and could be over whenever is good for you.
carboman
02-01-06, 10:32 PM
I look forward to meeting you in person. Glenn will use any excuse to be near some C6s. I look forward to talking to you tomorrow. I have a meeting in Springfield VA in the late morning. I'll be back home by 4pm.
jacques
02-02-06, 02:47 PM
Originally posted by Bubba's C6
Ok, nothing major bu I just found a screw in the left rear EMT. There is a slow leak so I need to get it fixed. My question is, can the EMT's be plugged/patched or do I need to by a brand new tire??

Thanks for the help!!!

I have heard that GoodYear will repair/replace the tire free of charge within 1 yr/12000 miles.