I never thought a tire repair would be a big project
Last trip in RV I found one outer dually a little low during my "preflight inspection" and again during monthly checkout. Yesterday I checked it out and found a small leak caused by a small nail or something.....anyway I removed the wheel and called the local tire shop (national chain)and clearly told them I have a 19.5 motor home tire that needs repair. The guy said they could fix it. I loaded the wheel up and want to the store. When I got there I was told "we can't fix the tire because it is an odd size (the .5), it may blow up”.
"Blow up-seriously?” I said
"Yes, because of the 1/2 size"
"I do have a 19.5 tire on a 19.5 wheel. I could see the danger of a 19.5 tire on a 19 wheel" I said but I know I wouldn't get anywhere so off I went to the shop I normally go to across town where It was fixed without any issues.
The guy there said most places won't fix the 19.5" tire because it is considered a commercial tire and they don't want the liability. After it was all said and done I have come to the conclusion that common sense is not to common and I need to get a spare because I may have to take care of a tire myself.
"Blow up-seriously?” I said
"Yes, because of the 1/2 size"
"I do have a 19.5 tire on a 19.5 wheel. I could see the danger of a 19.5 tire on a 19 wheel" I said but I know I wouldn't get anywhere so off I went to the shop I normally go to across town where It was fixed without any issues.
The guy there said most places won't fix the 19.5" tire because it is considered a commercial tire and they don't want the liability. After it was all said and done I have come to the conclusion that common sense is not to common and I need to get a spare because I may have to take care of a tire myself.
