Flat tire!!
On my way back from New Orleans I had a flat tire on the T.T. I was not able to take the lugs off ,so I call for service. They sent someone, he took the flat tire off and replaced it with the spare. H...
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kennyd63 wrote:FastEagle wrote:Fast Eagle, so what are you suggesting is to buy a new tire?
You should not reuse the tire that went flat. I wouldn't even trust it as a spare.
FastEagle
Please advise.
Thank you, Kennedy
The damage done to a tire that "went flat" will be found on the inside of the tire. Before making it a spare it should be removed from the rim and inspected by someone with experience in damaged tire inspections.
If the tire was found flat while in highway use it should be scrapped. Even though not visible inside or outside, the tire most likely has internal damages that will drastically shorten its usability.
FastEagle
