Forum Discussion

Monkeyman_and_L's avatar
Mar 24, 2018

Tire hello

While checking my tire pressure I found that my dually drivers side inner tire wouldn't take air. No reading. The tire popped off the rim.

No idea how long it's been, haven't installed tpms yet (but it just jumped to the top of the list.)


Roadside assistance is ******** no matter where I call. I can drive to the local truck stop, but should I do that or call the mobile repair service.

And one of my warranties is going to cover the cost. Got tire warranty but they're not open today, the call center is asking if I have a spare. I don't. We can tow you. I might as well drive.

Help. Leaving tomorrow for first trip of the year.
  • GS

    Wife and I decided that we're going with Good Sam roadside assistance. Seems like you wouldn't leave us hanging like that.

    These insurance policy roadside assistance joints aren't worth the money. And we pay very little.
  • At the truck stop now. They say they can do the work.

    Only 5 miles from home. Took slow roads.
  • I would lift it off the ground and air it up. Takes a big compressor and pull the valve core out. Not recommended for people without experience mounting tires.

    Call a mobile tire truck. Driving on a single is foolish unless you know your weights and tire capacity. Do you have axle weights?
  • Hello Monkeyman_and_Lady,
    Thank you for your post. Please send me a private message with your membership number and contact information. I can put you in touch with my tire department to see if we can offer any recommendations.
    Thank you again,
    Eric Seidl
    Senior Operations Coordinator
    Good Sam Roadside Assistance
  • If your running empty I'd drive it to the tire store have them check it inside and out and remount it then you can check the pressure again before pulling out in the morning. If you have been running unloaded and it checks out OK I wouldn't worry about It. BUT if you have been towing with a load on it I'd have them check the inside and outside of the good tire also.