Repairing Slicks
 

Hey guys,
Got a screw in the centre of one of the slicks, we currently run them tubeless and I was gonna just put a plug in it and good to go but.....
Any of you guys plugged a slick before?
Something I got no experience with.
Thanks
Geoff

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

I have never run tubes and been plugging slicks and front runners for over 2 decades without issue. The best plug kit by far is this one...

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps5fa8a6c5.jpg

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

I as well have plugged slicks in the past without any problems
Chuck

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

I don't race a Super Comp or Super Gas car,but if I had this problem,I would be getting new slicks.I wouldn't take the chance,but that is just me.

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

I have mounted 100s of slicks.If you use the sticky plug it will work fine.I ran one on a s/g car for 10 races.

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

Super glue works the best

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

This is by no means a personal recommendation but at the Chevrolet-
Toyota dealership where I work we use a Tech brand repair system
wherebye the tire is dismounted, the inner carcass is prepped and
buffed and a large "mushroom" patch-plug is applied from the inside
along with a special sealant.

We have never had an issue with these as it is impossible for the patch
to come loose. Of course I would never plug a tire tread close to the sidewall.

Check dealers in your area.

http://www.techtirerepairs.com/

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

The inner carcass of a passenger car tire and that of a slick are not the same. Try prepping/buffing the inner carcass of a slick and you are quickly into the cords with no rubber left to bond the patch to. Further, a passenger tire does not go out of round as a drag slick does on acceleration which would allow the patch to deform and likely lead to failure IF you were sucessfull getting the patch to bond to the carcass. Vulcanizing is the right fix but cost prohibitted if it could even be done to a slick.

Me, I'll continue to plug slicks and front runners at the track/in the lanes, when the need arises, in minutes, ensuring I don't miss a round.

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

Point taken, The "tread" area of a slick is very thin. I thought a
"mushroom patch" from the inside would be safer but the patch
area on a slick would deform massively more than on a street tire.

Re: Repairing Slicks
 

Geoff,

Put a plug in it & be done with it , have been doing it for years without a problem .. *Only works when leak is in bottom surface ,not on side-walls !!! Plugs also work very well on Trailer tires .... Go for it, buy a Kit and always be prepared ...