Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-24-2022, 07:43 AM   #21
Site Team
 
norty1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,767
I am sure it is some liability issue with their insurers that is in all insurance policies. We have seen that here also just in the last few years.
We have a local service station that will do them gladly.
I always have avoided the plug if not patched from inside.

Since I replaced my oe Marathons with G614’s I have not frequented a tire shop!
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
norty1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2022, 08:21 AM   #22
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 1,021
It could be that there is a good chance these tire were run at too low of a pressure when they are brought in with a leak and that can cause hidden damage. Then the tire fails and the plug or patch gets blamed.

Either way, since a lot of these trailer tires are marginal at best, I can see the liability issue with the massive damage a blow out can cause on a RV.
__________________
2022 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, Onan 5500, 380 Watts
Solar, GoPower MPPT, Four 6 Volt batteries, EMS-HW50C, Hughes Hardwired Autoformer, Disc brakes and 17.5" tires

2017 Ram Cummins 3500, 4x4, Dually Aisin, 3.73
B&W hitch
Learjet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2022, 09:45 AM   #23
Senior Member
 
Happy wife / happy life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,946
I carry air compressor’s for my truck and atv. I figure why not carry a plug kit for those “ oh crap “ situations. I have never had to use them, but it’s kind of nice knowing you have them if you need it. I understand why large companies won’t repair trailer tires, they have to much to lose. It’s cheaper and safer to just say no. Happy Thanksgiving folks!!
Attached Thumbnails
3F177852-BF10-4DF7-ACB6-1EECDE74EA27.jpeg  
__________________
1984 gmc k1500 4x4 s/w/b. s/b 350,700r4,373 diff,.restored and upgraded( retired - sold). 2022 Chevy Z-71 Trail Boss 4x4 crew cab s/w/b 6.2 gas a/t. 2018 hummingbird Baja 16mrb,Yamaha ef2400ishc inverter.
Happy wife / happy life is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2022, 02:27 PM   #24
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 2,882
Goodyear wouldn't patch my Endurance tire. I checked with a couple other reputable tire shops and they all said the same thing. No more patching trailer tires.
__________________
2017 JayFlight 21QB
2021 Ford F150 SCrew 3.5 Eco, 157”, 3.55, Tow Pkg
TaftCoach is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2022, 04:04 PM   #25
Site Team
 
norty1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,767
Quote:
Originally Posted by TaftCoach View Post
Goodyear wouldn't patch my Endurance tire. I checked with a couple other reputable tire shops and they all said the same thing. No more patching trailer tires.
I would not feel comfortable plugging a ST tire on my rig.
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
norty1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2022, 04:24 PM   #26
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 2,882
Quote:
Originally Posted by norty1 View Post
I would not feel comfortable plugging a ST tire on my rig.
I agree. I'll defer to the experts and their judgement. Tires are cheap.
TaftCoach is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2022, 07:52 PM   #27
Senior Member
 
Thomson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Posts: 637
You can go to Harbor Freight and buy a tubeless tire patch kit. I don't know how well it will work on current tires but it worked years ago. Also, there is a patch where you demount the tire and put it over the hole, remount Rd, and balance. Or like we did in the 70's and 80's we put a tube in it.
__________________
Cliff and Annette
2019 Jayco 315RLTS Northpoint
Travelling with 2 Macaws, a cat, and 2 standard poodles.
Thomson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-25-2022, 06:34 AM   #28
Senior Member
 
Bill Johnson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: SOUTH BELOIT
Posts: 876
I found this on a motorcycle website If you insist on running a tube in a tubeless tire, the general rule of thumb is to treat the setup as one load rating and one speed rating less than the tubeless tire says it can handle. That's mainly because your tube and tire combination will be creating extra heat,
__________________
2021 Thor Ace 33.1
2019 Jayco 29xk (ex-motorhome)
Bill Johnson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 12:52 PM   #29
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Perryton
Posts: 686
Nope

Quote:
Originally Posted by GarlicDude View Post
So buying a tire warranty at Discount/America's Tire is a waste of money?
Nope. They replace the tire, period.

Pro-rated, but replaced, not repaired.
__________________
Eric & D.Ann Riddle
2018 Nissan Titan CC SV rwd
2018 Jayco Jayfeather 23RL
kblast523 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 01:40 PM   #30
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Kent
Posts: 258
Quote:
Originally Posted by GarlicDude View Post
I also read the warranty, but warranties can be a bit vague. When I did a search I tried to filter for "Trailer" but saw no mention of trailer.



As a tire design engineer I know of no reason a tire can not be repaired


IF it meets published industry guidelines for repair for Size, Location, and proximity to another repair.


Possibly the age of the tire but any reputable shop should be able to show you the tire industry chart on acceptable repairs.
__________________
Tire Design & Quality Engineer (Ret) 37 years Design experience + 15 years Forensic Engineer Experience
Tireman9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 01:42 PM   #31
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Kent
Posts: 258
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomson View Post
You can go to Harbor Freight and buy a tubeless tire patch kit. I don't know how well it will work on current tires but it worked years ago. Also, there is a patch where you demount the tire and put it over the hole, remount Rd, and balance. Or like we did in the 70's and 80's we put a tube in it.

If the repair Patch + Plug is done correctly I would not run a tube. If you need a tube then I think the repair has not been done properly.
__________________
Tire Design & Quality Engineer (Ret) 37 years Design experience + 15 years Forensic Engineer Experience
Tireman9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 01:53 PM   #32
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Kent
Posts: 258
Quote:
Originally Posted by Learjet View Post
It could be that there is a good chance these tire were run at too low of a pressure when they are brought in with a leak and that can cause hidden damage. Then the tire fails and the plug or patch gets blamed.

Either way, since a lot of these trailer tires are marginal at best, I can see the liability issue with the massive damage a blow out can cause on a RV.
If the tire was "run flat" (after a loss of 20% or more) then the store should be able to point to the damage on the tire as the reason for not doing a repair.
Competent tire tech should be able to point to the specific damage on interior or exterior of the tire.
__________________
Tire Design & Quality Engineer (Ret) 37 years Design experience + 15 years Forensic Engineer Experience
Tireman9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 03:12 PM   #33
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Green Valley
Posts: 253
To me, the idea of putting in a plug is what I will use if I need to get somewhere. Spare tire is 1st choice. Today's glues are pretty good. Its a stop gap measure.
BTW, I also built a wood shelf over my wheel well on the side that has wires, water and now my lithium battery. Hopefully, it will help/protect if a tire explodes. I'm not thinking I'll have that problem with top of the line tires on trailer...but just in case!
And to confirm....within the warranty period, Discount will refund or replace.
videoarizona is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 04:03 PM   #34
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: NorCal
Posts: 101
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffur View Post
The reference was to the comment of carrying a plug kit in your car and doing it yourself.
Exactly. I have a plug patch kit for just this reason. To get us to a safe spot or a store.
__________________
Eagle HT 24.5 CKTS Silverado 2500HD
USN 71-74 Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club
MtnGoat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 06:40 PM   #35
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Lake saint louis
Posts: 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffur View Post
Plugs are good for a street tire 32-44 psi but not a 80psi tire. It will just blow it out.
That is not correct. I have plugged several 80 psi tires with the old fashion plug and they all held. Have had a plug in my eagle tire for 2 years.
andycook281 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 07:40 PM   #36
Site Team
 
norty1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,767
But what is being stated is that many tire shops will not plug a tire. Is that not their choice for whatever reason?
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
norty1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 08:25 PM   #37
Site Team
 
Crabman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,091
Quote:
Originally Posted by andycook281 View Post
That is not correct. I have plugged several 80 psi tires with the old fashion plug and they all held. Have had a plug in my eagle tire for 2 years.
I also have plugged Load range E truck tires and the plug held until the tire wore out and was discarded.
Crabman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 08:55 PM   #38
Senior Member
 
Rock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Mexico Beach
Posts: 2,185
I cannot even remember the amount of plugs I have put in dual and tri axle boat trailer tires. And let me tell you a 30 ft 10 wide boat on a tri axle backing and turning looks like the tire is about to rip off the rim. Never had a plug fail.
__________________
2024 Greyhawk 30Z
2023 Jeep Gladiator High Altitude Toad
2019 Ram 3500. Traded
2016 Pinnacle FBTS Traded
Rock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 10:01 PM   #39
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: RV
Posts: 892
I've plugged many truck and trailer tires and they work for me.
__________________
Full Time RVing
Riverman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2022, 09:10 AM   #40
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Appleton
Posts: 3
I had a flat 3 years ago in Florida & had the same issues. The neighbor told me to try Jim’s Tire & Wheel in Dade City. They did an excellent job. Never had a problem with that tire since.
bpbuechler is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:34 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.