flat tire

mangchibike wrote:
I just picked up brand new tt (2014 outback 250RS) from a dealer ...........So I tried to remove it using 7/8 deep socket (the manual says use 7/8 or 13/16) and i stripped a wheel lug nut so i stop and pump the air and went to local tire shop but it took them 4 hour to remove and fix flat... (well it was small parking lot, and i had to park side of the street and they had to bring all the tool and it was 95 degree day)

By doing this I had to buy all the tool from deep socket, torque wrench, air pump.. everything..

So i made a first trip and went back home check the tire pressure and it did loose more than half (62 to 30). I just could not believe.. so I tried to order new tire from a rv dealer and to get the same tire they don't even know how long it is going to take... (trailer king ST225/75R15 load range D I think they only deal with towmax tires)

So here is the questions
1. can I use different brand tires? I don't think it make a diffrence..You can use any brand you want, I would replace in pairs at least.
2. why is tt doesn't come with jack and wheel lug nut wrench like cars? Not aware of any RV trailer that comes with jack or lug wrench.
3. I tried to talk to dealer and keystone directly requesting new wheel lug nuts (6 of them) and denied, even though the manual say ues 7/8. The service dept. says use 13/16. Service dept. is correct! that manual covers all axles for that line, most likely the largest unit or optional larger axle requires a 7/8". I always use a 6 point socked to remove wheel lugs. Before I put a wrench to it I check for a tight fit. I have a 6 point 13/16" deep socket, and a 1/2" drive breaker bar that is about 18" long for good leverage. I also carry a 1/2" drive 250 ft. Lb. torque wrench when using the trailer.
4. this kind siuation what would u recommends? fixing yourself or emergency road service by insurance co? (found out later i could. I turn my own wrench most of the time, but if you are not handy, get a good road service package.
5. Do you check tire wheel lug nuts torque pressure often? (manual says so,, but most cars we don't and i don't want to touch them again:) Yes, I do the stress on trailers wheels are a lot greater than standard car or truck. Watch as you turn there is a lot of side force on them, on top of that, I have a lot of weight on my trailer tires, last tow 9,125# on the four trailer tires.

I just want to get this over,, change new tire and wheel nuts..
Thank you in advance