# Can slicks be plugged? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 8, 2007, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011 "2007-07-08T15:54:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![danhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f4b2a3/32.png) [@danhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/danhr)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/1 "2007-07-08T15:54:12Z")
I moved recently and the movers transported my slicks without boxing them. OF course, they both are now punctured. Since they are punctured on the tread, not the sidewall, the moving company is telling me to plug them and they will pay to have them plugged. I was hoping to get a new set of slicks. I was wondering if a slick can actually be plugged. I wouldn’t think so. I was wondering if a shop on here can give me a written statement to send to the insurance company stating that a slick can not be plugged, or tell me that it is safe to plug a slick. ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/2 "2007-07-08T16:05:37Z")
you are not supose to plug a slick or z rated tire ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/3 "2007-07-08T16:23:15Z")
would you really wanna drive fast on a plugged tire? the only thing i trust with a plugged tire is my lawn tractor, wheelbarrow, and my quad just to get me home ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/4 "2007-07-08T16:35:41Z")
i wouldn’t wanna run on a plugged slick thats for sure ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/5 "2007-07-08T16:53:09Z")
maybe a patch but that would be worse case. even put tubes in it? ---
**Author:** ![Turbo\_Silverado](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_silverado/32/5990_2.png) [@Turbo\_Silverado](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Silverado)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/6 "2007-07-08T18:18:57Z")
> [@fs huge sale moving to texas](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-huge-sale-moving-to-texas/30981/33): > > maybe a patch but that would be worse case. even put tubes in it? x2, def would not plug it and run it at a track ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/7 "2007-07-08T18:45:37Z")
> [@fs huge sale moving to texas](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-huge-sale-moving-to-texas/30981/33): > > maybe a patch but that would be worse case. even put tubes in it? patch & tube it ---
**Author:** ![jcxcr4000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcxcr4000/32/5980_2.png) [@jcxcr4000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jcxcr4000)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/8 "2007-07-08T19:57:38Z")
patch plug it like ntb does ive had them in many of my tires and never had issues and yes i run z rated tires and have never had a problem ---
**Author:** ![Bravada\_442](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bravada_442/32/5982_2.png) [@Bravada\_442](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bravada_442)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/9 "2007-07-08T20:04:55Z")
> [@Getting a new car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-a-new-car/31220/14): > > patch plug it like ntb does ive had them in many of my tires and never had issues and yes i run z rated tires and have never had a problem Oh boy, I hope you have your flame suit on. ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/10 "2007-07-08T20:09:52Z")
run tubes and patch as recomended, but either way, i’d make them pay for it. i’d never run a race car on patched or sidewall cut slicks. thats your safety your dealing w/. ---
**Author:** ![jcxcr4000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcxcr4000/32/5980_2.png) [@jcxcr4000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jcxcr4000)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/11 "2007-07-08T20:38:07Z")
> [@Bravada 442"](#): > > Oh boy, I hope you have your flame suit on. for what ---
**Author:** ![AeroKing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/aeroking/32/6011_2.png) [@AeroKing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AeroKing)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/12 "2007-07-13T04:35:04Z")
> [@Getting a new car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-a-new-car/31220/14): > > patch plug it like ntb does ive had them in many of my tires and never had issues and yes i run z rated tires and have never had a problem i had them patch one of my z tires, and i raced the car, and ran it to 150+ on a regular basis, had no problems. ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2007, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/13 "2007-07-16T22:47:39Z")
> [@The baby blue shark hood neon tried chasing me down...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-baby-blue-shark-hood-neon-tried-chasing-me-down/30686/404): > > i wouldn’t wanna run on a plugged slick thats for sure x47 Like sailor said, it’s your safety. If you want to risk it, go ahead. The price tag on some new slicks is less than that of my life. ---
**Author:** ![tom\_vito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tom_vito/32/6000_2.png) [@tom\_vito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tom_vito)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2007, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/14 "2007-07-17T16:26:11Z")
Hell my local tire shop wont plug any tire. If it’s on the street, he aint plugging it. He got sued over a plugged blow out a few years back, says it aint worth ever doing it again. ---
**Author:** ![Orr89rocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac91a4/32.png) [@Orr89rocz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Orr89rocz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/15 "2007-07-17T16:41:05Z")
have the company buy you replacement slicks…thats bullshit that they broke them and wont replace them. ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/16 "2007-07-17T16:43:37Z")
> [@FS: 92-95 CIVIC EG PARTS (HATCH)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-92-95-civic-eg-parts-hatch/31390/6): > > have the company buy you replacement slicks…thats bullshit that they broke them and wont replace them. you have no idea what he has to go through…all the paperwork through the military ---
**Author:** ![Orr89rocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac91a4/32.png) [@Orr89rocz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Orr89rocz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2007, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-slicks-be-plugged/191011/17 "2007-07-17T21:08:38Z")
do the paperwork, get your product back