Flat Tire HELP

[Jammer]

Originally Posted by TG Twinkie

80# is sufficient. Don't use the torque wrench. Get a cross wrench or long breaker bar to remove the lug nuts.

In general a tire cross will not work on late model Airstreams because the lug nuts are in small recesses that will not admit the bulky socket used on tire crosses. I carry a breaker bar, short extension, and deep well socket.

[Melody Ranch]

I saw the Discount tire shop use a Torque stick type socket. My local shop did not.....now I watch them .

[urnmor]

Jammer

I used mine on our 2012 Fying Cloud and it worked fine

[Chaffmc]

So it turns out there is a hole from a nail in my tire which caused the flat. It looks like a simple plug will take care of it but I'm wondering now if there are any issues using plugs on high(er) pressure tires? The tire is a Goodyear with a 65 psi rating and the hole is not on or near the sidewall. I'll check with the manufacturer but thought you all have probably already been down this road a few times and will have a good answer.

Mark

[Phoenix]

Steel belted radials will shear off plugs. To properly repair a puncture, the tire should be patched from the inside. If you have a Discount Tire store nearby, they repair flats for FREE.

[azflycaster]

I would have the tire broken down, patched and balanced.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, depending on the size of the hole, there are a few sizes of "patch-plugs" that will do the job. Regular plugs should not be used anymore.

[blkmagikca]

Although the manual says 80 ft.lbs, AS service (Jackson Center) told me use 100 ft.lbs.

Having previously almost lost a wheel on my motorhome due to improper torquing, I make sure that lug nuts on my truck & AS trailer.

I use a split beam torque wrench which does not have to be set to its lowest point for storage.

Amazon.com: Precision Instruments (PREC3FR250F) 1/2" Dr. "Split Beam" Torque Wrench w/Flex head (40-250 Ft./Lbs): Home Improvement

I had the 3/4" version one for the motorhome, and now have the 1/2" version for the truck & trailer.