Punctured - Cup Tyre

need4speed · 02-06-2011, 02:06 PM

Bit of advice please!

Had the misfortune of picking up a puncture in Rear tyre (feckin' nail), managed to get it repaired at local tyre shop. Just wondering if you think the puncture repair would hold up during the abuses of a a track day?

Cheers, Grant

karbonkid · 02-06-2011, 02:09 PM

Where exactly is the puncture's location?

thegingerninja · 02-06-2011, 02:22 PM

I punctured a brand cup, it had done less than 100 miles! It was near the edge of the tyre so decided not to repair, especially as I was on the way to the ring, got a super sport fitted near the tunnel.

I suppose the upside is that I have a part worn rear cup for sale

**glendog74** · 02-06-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegingerninja

I suppose the upside is that I have a part worn rear cup for sale

Me too!

need4speed · 02-06-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karbonkid

Where exactly is the puncture's location?

KK,

x marks the spot!!

Cheers,
Grant

P6020009.jpg

Pip1968 · 02-06-2011, 03:03 PM

I had a puncture in one of my nearly new Cups. I drive to the Nordschleife on PS2 and take the Cups for track so was happy to get it repaired for track use only. I should add that they would not repair it in Deutschland. Possibly a bit of an oxymoron but hey ho, using it on track only that is.

My puncture was in a similar spot and as it took 24 hours for the pressure to diminish sufficiently I used it prior to repair on track without an issue. Past performance is no indication of future intention as they say. A side wall puncture is probably more dangerous.

Pip

**shimmy** · 02-06-2011, 03:53 PM

I have repaired 3 Cups with punctures all similar position.

It is not a shoulder or tyre wall puncture so as long as they use a proper glued mushroom patch and plug I am happy to use it on road and track.

rstoughy · 02-06-2011, 04:27 PM

Nope M8 that is goosed, give you £50 for it

.
.
Seriously though if I were you id have that repaired and use it without hesitation

as Shimmy says as long as it's done properly it will be fine.

need4speed · 02-06-2011, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the advice lads; tyre has been repaired so hopefully get a chance to use it at Knockhill next Thursday!!

02-06-2011, 02:06 PM	#1
need4speed S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 569 Casino cash: $11168	Punctured - Cup Tyre Bit of advice please! Had the misfortune of picking up a puncture in Rear tyre (feckin' nail), managed to get it repaired at local tyre shop. Just wondering if you think the puncture repair would hold up during the abuses of a a track day? Cheers, Grant

02-06-2011, 02:09 PM	#2
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Where exactly is the puncture's location? __________________

02-06-2011, 03:53 PM	#7
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I have repaired 3 Cups with punctures all similar position. It is not a shoulder or tyre wall puncture so as long as they use a proper glued mushroom patch and plug I am happy to use it on road and track. __________________ .

02-06-2011, 04:27 PM	#8
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25407	Nope M8 that is goosed, give you £50 for it . . Seriously though if I were you id have that repaired and use it without hesitation as Shimmy says as long as it's done properly it will be fine. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 16yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-06-2011, 02:22 PM	#3
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	I punctured a brand cup, it had done less than 100 miles! It was near the edge of the tyre so decided not to repair, especially as I was on the way to the ring, got a super sport fitted near the tunnel. I suppose the upside is that I have a part worn rear cup for sale

02-06-2011, 03:03 PM	#6
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	I had a puncture in one of my nearly new Cups. I drive to the Nordschleife on PS2 and take the Cups for track so was happy to get it repaired for track use only. I should add that they would not repair it in Deutschland. Possibly a bit of an oxymoron but hey ho, using it on track only that is. My puncture was in a similar spot and as it took 24 hours for the pressure to diminish sufficiently I used it prior to repair on track without an issue. Past performance is no indication of future intention as they say. A side wall puncture is probably more dangerous. Pip

02-06-2011, 10:32 PM	#9
need4speed S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 569 Casino cash: $11168	Thanks for the advice lads; tyre has been repaired so hopefully get a chance to use it at Knockhill next Thursday!!