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08-03-2009, 11:25 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Friendship, Maine
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Nail in trailer tire - Help
Had a slow lead in one of my trailer tires. Found a nail in the tire. Am taking this tire to tire shop tomorrow. If they plug that is this tire still safe for towing the Montana, or should I only use it for a spare, or do I need to replace it? These are new tires by the way.
Normally I would just fix it but hauling all this weight I am wondering.
Thanks,
Chip
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2012 Big Sky 3400, now an SOB 5th wheel
2007 Montana 3075 previously
2015 GMC 3500 Dually
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08-03-2009, 11:42 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Texico
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If they patch it from the inside, it is a permanent and perfectly safe repair.
A plug installed from the outside is temporary and unsafe for extended use.
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08-03-2009, 12:27 PM
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Montana Fan
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Lonnie
Thanks for the speedy reply. I knew there was something about the plug that was important but I couldn't remember what it was.
Chip
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2007 Montana 3075 previously
2015 GMC 3500 Dually
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08-03-2009, 12:27 PM
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Montana Master
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I agree with Lonnie 200%. I would never ever allow anyone to plug one of my tires from the outside. If you tire dealer even suggests such a repair I would immediately be looking for that Reputable Tire Dealer I am always referring to. No Reputable Tire Dealer would ever plug a tire from the outside.
Lonnie said "A plug installed from the outside is temporary and unsafe for extended use" Even kept as a spare who knows where you might be when you have to use it. You could be many many miles from a dealer and that could be way to far to travel on that plugged tire.
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08-03-2009, 12:33 PM
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Montana Master
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Now how's that for speedy replies. Question asked at 5:25PM and answered in just over 20 minutes with a second reply in just over a hour.
I'd like to see you get thru to most any help desk that fast and forget about getting any real help without spending a half hour on hold. This MOC family is the BEST.
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08-03-2009, 01:41 PM
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Montana Master
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Comforting...as always this forum ROCKS!
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08-03-2009, 02:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Friendship, Maine
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It is the best!
I had pulled the tire, found the nail, and have the tire in the back of my jeep to go off to the tire shop and now I know what to ask for to ensure a positive fix. I can make sure it is fixed correctly and I can be comfortable with the repair.
I always try and pick the experts brain about stuff and this forum is a great place for that. Even stupid questions will bring out important information to add to your base of knowledge.
Anyway thanks again,
Chip
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2015 GMC 3500 Dually
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