Punctures and trackday tyres - repairable?

Punctures and trackday tyres - repairable?

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DCL

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1,224 posts

186 months

Sunday 28th August 2011
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After fitting a new set of ZZR's, I seem to have picked up a puncture. It is in the centre of the tread and looks like something about 2-3 mm has penetrated it and then pulled back out. It has 'self sealed' with no obvious signs of structural damage and holds pressure for several days. I was wondering what the thoughts were about repairing tyres that may be exposed to track driving and 120 mph.

BertBert

19,681 posts

218 months

Monday 29th August 2011
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A common debate. The BS standard that tyre repairs are done to is clear that you can mend punctures. It then comes down to personal preference as to whether you are happy on track with a repaired tyre. In the past I have been (repaired CR500). Having raced for a couple of years now and lived with racing budget decisions, I would probably now buy a new tyre!

Bert