Dually valve extension issue, question

willald wrote:

bsimonds wrote:
Did the tire guy inspect or say anything about the inner tire that had been run with twice the normal load for some unknown distance?

Knew that was coming. Was going to mention it in initial post, but that first post was already too long-winded. :)

I've heard from several truckers, and the tire guy told me the same thing: The inner dual tire typically does most of the load handling, anyway. The outer dual is mostly for stability. Losing an outer dually tire for a short distance does NOT necessarily mean the inner has to be replaced (contrary to what some may tell you).

Given that the outer looked to be like new both inside and out, and showed no signs of any sidewall wear at all, he was pretty certain that it had not been flat for very long at all. Not long enough for the extra load on the inner dual to be a concern.

Please keep in mind, also, that this guy brought with him a tire of the same size/brand I have. Obviously it was in his best interest to have tried to convince me I needed to replace a tire (or two) if it was in any way needed. He did not, though. He only charged me a small fee for the labor to take off, examine, and re-inflate the one tire, that was it.

Will