to patch a tube or not

i was taking slicks off my camaro and putting on a set of rims for the wagon and put 2 little holes in the tube and now i am trying to decide if i should just buy a new tube or patch the tube i have. has anyone patched a tube before and did it hold up? oh new tube is going to run about $65.00. thx

Patches were the standard method for fixing flats before tubeless tires. Obviously, not used much these days for cars. I'm guessing maybe $15 to have the tube fixed, as opposed to $65. I think I know what I would try first.

Tom

i know for everyday it would be fine. just not sure at the track if it would be ok. i will be doing burn outs with the slicks and would hate to have a blow out at the top end of the track. i did find a guy on ebay that is local trying to sell 2 tubes he said if they dont sell he would break up the set.

As Tom wrote, before radial tires tubes were it...and many were patched. If the tube is properly patched it should not be an issue. Use a quality patch kit, scuff the tube and allow the glue to adhere.

If your worried about a little blow out at speed...park the car and watch the men race

Follow your gut...personally if the car is going to see track duty for the sake of $50 bucks I would put a new tube in the tire. The peace of mind is likely worth the difference.

Keep the shiny side up.

Big Wagon Guy wrote:

If your worried about a little blow out at speed...park the car and watch the men race

Ouch!!

But I would replace the tube!!