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purpleRac3r · 05-31-2014, 04:03 PM

Unless there is an obscure law in Ohio regarding it, no, it's not. Generally, the runflat tires can be patched one time, as long as the hole isn't too large and only in the tread area. Plugs are not recommended and any damage in sidewalls cannot be repaired. The tire will also lose its speed rating, but that shouldn't affect anyone who doesn't track the car. I'd check with a local tire shop and get their opinion before just buying a new tire from the dealer. It may be they just want to sell you a tire, and not mess with patching it. Wouldn't be the first time I've heard that happening.

05-31-2014, 04:03 PM	#2
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Unless there is an obscure law in Ohio regarding it, no, it's not. Generally, the runflat tires can be patched one time, as long as the hole isn't too large and only in the tread area. Plugs are not recommended and any damage in sidewalls cannot be repaired. The tire will also lose its speed rating, but that shouldn't affect anyone who doesn't track the car. I'd check with a local tire shop and get their opinion before just buying a new tire from the dealer. It may be they just want to sell you a tire, and not mess with patching it. Wouldn't be the first time I've heard that happening. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!