Plugging a Flat Tire

[fast eddie]

Howdy,

Would you plug a flat tire? (on your 997 C2S)

Plugging flats generates a lot of traffic on the motorcycle forums.

You can imagine.

Having said that, I've plugged lots of tires, including my motorcycle tires. :o

Never had one fail yet. Sooooooo.......

(BTW, after plugging a tire, I would not drive too fast)

Any opinions out there?

Thanks,

[ericinboca]

Howdy,

Would you plug a flat tire? (on your 997 C2S)

Plugging flats generates a lot of traffic on the motorcycle forums.

You can imagine.

Having said that, I've plugged lots of tires, including my motorcycle tires. :o

Never had one fail yet. Sooooooo.......

(BTW, after plugging a tire, I would not drive too fast)

Any opinions out there?

Thanks,

I would not plug a track tire - to many forces working on the tire, and a hole creates a weak point. I'm OK with it on a street tire, and don't think a hard street compound would be an issue even at higher speeds - it just does not offer enough grip to be a problem.

MO

[bolobar]

l plugged the right rear tire on my '99 996 which picked up a good size screw and drove it for many miles on the street w/o a problem. A sharp eyed youngster who was admiring the car told me I had a low tire saving me much grief. I find it difficult to tell visually with low profile tires.

Never tracked the car.

Edited October 28, 2009 by bolobar

[RMG125]

You can plug tyres HOWEVER, on a Porsche where you will be driving it a speed it is safer to buy a new tyre. Or if the other one is neat the limit 2

[wvicary]

Plugging a tire alters it's speed rating and it also depends how far away from the sidewall the plug is. I would plug a tire as a stop gap but replace it asap.

[aracerx]

We seal Porsche flats on regular basis............If tire has been driven with low pressure or flat for any distance than it is junk.

We use an awesome old product that can be used in slicks also......when desperate though!

[goldenwarrior1]

I have been plugging tires of all types and sizes for over 20 years and have never had a problem! Assuming you’re not driving 185 MPH, I wouldn’t worry about it. B)

[jesiv]

Well how fast you intend to drive is the point. I have replaced 3 tires since April two due to screws and one because there was too much wear difference between the new tire and other front tire. <_<

From what I learned it is not so much the plug failing as the integrity of the tire has been compromised. For what it is worth driving at highway speed limits plug away... driving in the three digits 100+ mph get a new tire not worth the risk (at least it wasn't for me).