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IRADI8U
09-30-2004, 08:50 AM
what is the best way to fix a slow leak in a lo pro tire? Your local neighborhood gas station or take to a tire specialty shop.

Hutash
09-30-2004, 10:02 AM
Generally speaking you do not want to repair high speed tires, as they are prone to failure. That being said I would have a good tire shop look at it. I would also post on the tire/suspension forum or call tire rack, those guys are great.

ncttrnl
09-30-2004, 11:27 AM
If you just go to a tire shop they can patch it if its not near the sidewall and your tire has enough tread left. They take the tire off the rim and put a patch on the inside.

You should be fine, I've had many high performance tires patched and, while I wouldn't want to track them, I have never had any problems with them in my daily driving.

Hutash
10-01-2004, 05:19 PM
I agree with the patch, do not plug the tire, which is what most gas stations would do. I would not hesitate to patch my wife's volvo tires, they never see above 80mph, but I would be very reluctant to do much to my TT tires as the see 100+ mph on the track as often as I can afford to go.

IRADI8U
10-04-2004, 06:01 AM
[:)] thanx for you advice guys, I appreciate all the help of my fellow bruddahs.