Another flat!

[sts 50]

Walked into the garage last Monday (after the last event) to find my left rear RA-1 flat. No mystery - big screw in one of the tread blocks. Raised the car, removed the wheel/tire and took it to BRIT - closed for the week. Went on to SC Tire - not open yet (they don't open 'til 9am!). Wait for them to open, gal says she'll have one of the guys call with a prognosis. 2 hours later, the bad news just keeps comin' - can't be patched. $200 down the toilet. Arrgh!

[crobin4]

That really sucks! Maybe I can get Dad to get you a set of those flat-proof military tires that they use.

[gtfour77]

What size is it Scott? Might want to call Phil's tire place to see if he has a used one... was the puncture on the sidewall? If it's in the tread area it should be fixable...hmmm

[sts 50]

It's in the tread, but instead of just poking straight in, the screw slashed in at an angle. Theres's a gash about 3/4 inch long, perpendicular to the direction of travel. I'm told that the first good g-load would pull a patch apart. Any used tire would have to be barely used - the rears (245/45/16 - 944 Turbo size) were wearing very slowly. Fronts are another story.

[mirogsr]

Scott, If you want give me a call and you can bring it here to our store. We can try to fix it for you. (304)610-1248

No charge ...

[gtfour77]

Miro, I am thinking it might not be fixable...if it's a gash then the tire is a toast unfortunatelly AFAIK...

[mordant80]

Well, if it makes ya feel better I'm gonna have to get two new tires before I can autocross again. That last one tore up my fronts real good. A piece of the tread has ripped up on one of them. Pretty deep, but not to the threads. Don't trust it for another autocross for sure though.