Trailer tire repair
Can a trailer tire be repaired safely? I got a chunk of metal in my brand new trailer tire last weekend (First trip on these tires!!). The tire shop at Costco repaired it - there's a big round plu...
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I've been using plugs to repair tires on cars, trucks, heavy equipment and equipment trailers for almost forty years -- steel belt, bias, whatever. I have never given a second thought to the integrity of a repair in the tread, and I've never had a problem. I have plugged a few side walls, also, but those tires were fairly quickly replaced.
I have never plugged a tire on a travel trailer, though, but I would. I think I would keep an eye on this plug and replace the tire fairly soon. I'm older than I used to be and am now a little more cautious.
Bruce
I have never plugged a tire on a travel trailer, though, but I would. I think I would keep an eye on this plug and replace the tire fairly soon. I'm older than I used to be and am now a little more cautious.
Bruce
