texn1995
West Texas
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So my last trip out I took a screw in the tread.
The tires are only a year old with about 500 miles on them.
Should I repair or replace the tire?.
Thanks....Erik
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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Take the tire off and put a hot patch on the hole on the inside is what I'd do. JMHO Others will say" replace" and must have more money than grey matter.
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path1
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depends on what it looks like inside. So when you're getting it looked into make sure the place has what you need in case you have to replace the tire.
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Wills250psd
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I had the same problem with new tires last year. The tire was plugged and seemed fine but then a big knot grew from the same place on the tire. Lucky I noticed it after we got to the campsite and I had to replace it. These ST tires are poor at best. I would replace it. JMO, WILL
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amxpress
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If the hole is in the tread area, a plug/patch is the BEST way to repair it as shown on this website: http://www.artsautomotive.com/publications/8-automotive/66-tires-patch-or-plug
I've repaired many tires this way with no problems, if it's done correctly.
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texn1995
West Texas
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In a car I have patched or pluged. I just wasn't sure about on the trailer. There's a bigg differance in 32 and 65 psi
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Chuck&Gail
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I've had TT tires repaired with inside umbrulla plug several times. In each case repair outlasted tread.
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cpaulsen
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Patch if you can and the hole is not that big. I have patched a lot of tires that are filled to 80psi before with never a problem.
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Dave H M
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 Me, I would take it to the trusted service center and have them evaluate it.
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aruba5er
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Dave H M has got the BEST advise. Why would you listen to a bunch of dummys like us when you can go straight to the experts. Use their advise. Not a bunch of opinions.
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