Flat tire 36 hrs after I purchased new
Hey everybody, Been a long time I have posted. We had the MoHo in storage for 3 years due to health and employment issues BUT WE ARE NOW BACK....Yahooo. I start with putting all brand new tire...
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We had something very similar to this happen to us a few years ago, and it was the reason why I quit using any kind of valve extension that is not 'airless'. Those things can and do work loose, and the air leaks out. Like you, it almost cost me a tire.
In my case, some kind of road debris hit the valve extension just right, and worked it loose. Got to campground with a very flat tire and loose valve extension. Good Sam ERS came out, took off and dismounted the tire, examined it inside and out for damage. Found none, so they re-mounted it, aired it back up, removed that valve extension, and tire was/is fine to this day. Not long after that, I dumped all those valve extensions, and went with Dually valve stem replacements.
Anyway, sounds like your tire is probably fine. You caught it and took care of it before any damage was done (good job!) I'd also say that the place that sold, installed the new tires probably is not at fault here - your valve extension is. JMO, but next thing I'd do is dump those extensions. If you must use extensions, only use ones that are 'airless'. Meaning, there is no air pressure in them except when you put a gauge or air hose on it. Even better would be dually valves. Thats what I use, and would highly recommend.
In my case, some kind of road debris hit the valve extension just right, and worked it loose. Got to campground with a very flat tire and loose valve extension. Good Sam ERS came out, took off and dismounted the tire, examined it inside and out for damage. Found none, so they re-mounted it, aired it back up, removed that valve extension, and tire was/is fine to this day. Not long after that, I dumped all those valve extensions, and went with Dually valve stem replacements.
Anyway, sounds like your tire is probably fine. You caught it and took care of it before any damage was done (good job!) I'd also say that the place that sold, installed the new tires probably is not at fault here - your valve extension is. JMO, but next thing I'd do is dump those extensions. If you must use extensions, only use ones that are 'airless'. Meaning, there is no air pressure in them except when you put a gauge or air hose on it. Even better would be dually valves. Thats what I use, and would highly recommend.
