carbon fiber wheels
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Fubar
Totally ****** Up
I guess I don't understand the problem. How do CF wheels limit your options on fixing a nail puncture in the tire?
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
I don't remember which TIRES you're running, anya. But, the std F-1's aren't intended to be repaired ... except with the inflater kit to get you to a shop. (Neither are any of the rest of the 200mph tires either to my knowledge.)
The tire should be replaced. Find a shop with the Hunter tire changer that's MADE for this sorta situation. 'No wheel rim contact by those machines at all.
The tire should be replaced. Find a shop with the Hunter tire changer that's MADE for this sorta situation. 'No wheel rim contact by those machines at all.
shelbyelite
PERMANENTLY BANNED
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Fubar
Totally ****** Up
You will find different opinions on repairing tires. I would be willing to bet that no tire is intended for repair. Personally it doesn't scare me, especially sense I replace the tires every 3500 miles anyway. I am sure there are some that will say that is crazy but I say unless it is in the sidewall... patch it. The forces of nature are in your favor.
if you wreck and die, I disavow all knowledge of this post. furthermore this is not really me. good luck
if you wreck and die, I disavow all knowledge of this post. furthermore this is not really me. good luck
fjpikul
GT Owner
Well, if you intend to drive it very, very fast, I'd replace it and not risk it. What's Big O, a tire place? There must be other good tire places around.
Shelby#18
GTX1 Owner/Moderator
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Hey, Jim, I just had a thought (a rarity, I know:bored). You might contact the Seattle Ferrari dealer, or Bentley/Lambo of Bellevue on Northrup way (beside Bellevue BMW). One of THEM ought to be able to recommend a savvy tire outfit with the right equipment. :cheers
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Si same car. You should be banned from the forum! My wife would take my computer away if she saw your site. Way to many toys. I may be selling the silver gt that is in Detroit. Jim
Thanks for the input. I think jeff has found a tireman that can do the repair. (Do you wear out your tires in 3500? I did the rears on the BB512i when I first got it whee.) Jim
Fubar
Totally ****** Up
Yes, the rears get replaced about about 3500 to 4500 miles. The front go for twice that. Personally I think the rear tires are cheap on this car, especially given the size and type of car. Burn 'em baby!!!
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
If you intend to ever exceed the legal speed limit you would be wise to replace the tire.
Of course, if your like me, a gentleman of breeding who never violates the laws of man and nature.... Go ahead and plug the SOB
If I should ever push towards the limit it would be with new shoes that have only had a few heat cycles.
Saint Bony
In transit to Seville!
Of course, if your like me, a gentleman of breeding who never violates the laws of man and nature.... Go ahead and plug the SOB
If I should ever push towards the limit it would be with new shoes that have only had a few heat cycles.
Saint Bony
In transit to Seville!
BlackICE
GT Owner
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
I don't know guys, Jim has a $250K+ car there. Somehow it seems a sacrilege to run a less than stellar tire on such a stellar car!
Pontificating Pockets
Pontificating Pockets
Shelby#18
GTX1 Owner/Moderator
Why do you need tires when it's on that flatbed all the time?
Have you been taking the "Pockets" coarse on how to get around without putting miles on your car? :rofl
Have you been taking the "Pockets" coarse on how to get around without putting miles on your car? :rofl
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