Fixing (pluging) slicks? - Page 2

Rory McNeil · 04-08-2012, 12:47 AM

I`d be hesitant to use normal plugs in a thin slick, but I have used "Patch/plugs"in slicks before with good results. These are a combined patch with a plug in the center. Of course, tubes are another option, and in such a small size, likely would not add much weight. A 20" tall tire on a 14" rim would have a pretty short sidewall, so I imagine you wouldn`t run the slick pressures very low , right?

Frank Bialas · 04-08-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

There 20x8x14

Dennis when I had the Daytona in 2007 I put new rubber on it, at that time I was only able to locate 3 tires and that was over 4 years ago. Frank

gsa612 · 04-09-2012, 11:34 AM

Called the w-house, about a year to late, they did a search they show stock at rocket ind. in Austrailia. there sales@rocketind.com You would think with all the tuners you could find a good used pair. John gsa612

art leong · 04-09-2012, 04:46 PM

I've decided to cut the plugs as close to the inside of the tire as I can. Put patches over them. Then put a tube in them.. That should get me through the weekend. As safely as possible. I don't run real low pressures (12 to 14 pounds)
If anyone has any other ideas. Let me know.
Thanks
Artie

BTW still hoping my brand new 20 x 8 x 13 tires are supposed to be here on Wednesday.
So I might have them as well. I have a pair of steel 13 x 7" wheels to put them on.

John Leichtamer Jr · 04-09-2012, 05:55 PM

Artie

Call me at 386 956 8349

Hammer

Dennis P Chapman · 04-09-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsa612

Called the w-house, about a year to late, they did a search they show stock at rocket ind. in Austrailia. there sales@rocketind.com You would think with all the tuners you could find a good used pair. John gsa612

Thanks John for looking.
Dennis

art leong · 04-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Dennis call me at 912 445-0594

art leong · 04-09-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsa612

Called the w-house, about a year to late, they did a search they show stock at rocket ind. in Austrailia. there sales@rocketind.com You would think with all the tuners you could find a good used pair. John gsa612

They haven't made them in 3 or 4 years so most if not all of them are used up.
I found all of my tires were worn though to the cords. That is used up.

michael mercer · 04-10-2012, 07:17 PM

I was just out digging around in my garage. I have a set of the 20x8x14 that I got from the
late Jimmy Berg some time ago. There is still quite a bit of wear hole left. Anyone interested?

art leong · 04-10-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael mercer

I was just out digging around in my garage. I have a set of the 20x8x14 that I got from the
late Jimmy Berg some time ago. There is still quite a bit of wear hole left. Anyone interested?

yes pm sent

04-08-2012, 12:47 AM	#11
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,105 Times in 303 Posts	Re: Fixing (pluging) slicks? I`d be hesitant to use normal plugs in a thin slick, but I have used "Patch/plugs"in slicks before with good results. These are a combined patch with a plug in the center. Of course, tubes are another option, and in such a small size, likely would not add much weight. A 20" tall tire on a 14" rim would have a pretty short sidewall, so I imagine you wouldn`t run the slick pressures very low , right? __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

04-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#13
gsa612 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 100th Meridian Posts: 569 Likes: 116 Liked 280 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Fixing (pluging) slicks? Called the w-house, about a year to late, they did a search they show stock at rocket ind. in Austrailia. there sales@rocketind.com You would think with all the tuners you could find a good used pair. John gsa612

04-09-2012, 04:46 PM	#14
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fixing (pluging) slicks? I've decided to cut the plugs as close to the inside of the tire as I can. Put patches over them. Then put a tube in them.. That should get me through the weekend. As safely as possible. I don't run real low pressures (12 to 14 pounds) If anyone has any other ideas. Let me know. Thanks Artie BTW still hoping my brand new 20 x 8 x 13 tires are supposed to be here on Wednesday. So I might have them as well. I have a pair of steel 13 x 7" wheels to put them on. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

04-09-2012, 05:55 PM	#15
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fixing (pluging) slicks? Artie Call me at 386 956 8349 Hammer

04-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#17
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fixing (pluging) slicks? Dennis call me at 912 445-0594 __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

04-10-2012, 07:17 PM	#19
michael mercer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern illinois Posts: 49 Likes: 9 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fixing (pluging) slicks? I was just out digging around in my garage. I have a set of the 20x8x14 that I got from the late Jimmy Berg some time ago. There is still quite a bit of wear hole left. Anyone interested?