flat tire on boat trailer

[carrotsnapper]

Last Saturday, when I got home from the lake, I had a flat tire on the right rear tire on the trailer. I had some plugs in the garage so I plugged the tire. The trailer has dual axels. I just wondered if that is a bad idea. Not really a concern here as the tire in question is about shot anyway. Plugs vs patches is the question. Thanks, Mark.

 

[JB]

Re: flat tire on boat trailer

Trailer topic

 

[Silvertip]

Re: flat tire on boat trailer

I've used plugs for years and none have ever been a problem. In fact I just picked up a drywall screw in one of my truck tires. Took about five minutes to fix and didn't have to take the wheel off the truck. I use the "sticky wick" style plugs. The inside out type of plug is obviously better, but I have certainly had good luck with those I use.

 

[craze1cars]

Re: flat tire on boat trailer

A plug will probably hold, but they're designed to be a temporary repair only. So frankly I'd feel better with a proper patch on the inside. The cost is so minimal there's really no reason not to have it done properly. $10 to $15 for a proper patch at most tire stores. My local Discount Tire store will patch repairable tires all day long for me for no charge as long as I verbally promise to give them my future tire business...I'm not sure if that's their corporate policy or if it's just a savvy local manager.<br /><br />Or, take this as a perfect opportunity to pony up for a new set of tires since you say they're nearly shot anyway.

 

[rwidman]

Re: flat tire on boat trailer

I wouldn't trailer very far or fast under these conditions. Not just the plug, but your statement that "the tire in question is about shot anyway". Get new tires on the trailer ASAP, there is too much riding on them to take a chance.