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Old 04-29-2016, 06:27 PM   #41
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Hey gspot101...... Is your spare the same size as the other 4? If it is, have them remove that tire and swap it with the one with the plugs and use that one as a spare. I did that on a 2010 F150 I had and it worked out great. I basically had the same problem you have.
Unfortunately I think it's a donut iirc. I'll check though.

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Old 04-29-2016, 11:12 PM   #42
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If you truck is not a 4x4 you can replace two tires if it is a 4x4 you would need to replace all 4........ Not a good idea just to replace one tire.

Lots of opinions will come in on plugs but tire stores in Virginia can not legally plug tire so ...................... So no plugged tires here.


To heck with the plugs I would be looking at the load rating of the tires. Most of the half tons I have seen come with tires too light to handle the weight of a big trailer. I would be worrying about getting some Load Range E tires on there. If a good tire guy would probably have patched it But hey, if they are Load range C tires, the heat of a heavy load will probably get them before the plugs can fail.
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Old 04-30-2016, 06:24 AM   #43
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To heck with the plugs I would be looking at the load rating of the tires. Most of the half tons I have seen come with tires too light to handle the weight of a big trailer. I would be worrying about getting some Load Range E tires on there. If a good tire guy would probably have patched it But hey, if they are Load range C tires, the heat of a heavy load will probably get them before the plugs can fail.
That makes sense. I've been reading reviews, and the stock tires i have are widely acknowledged to be crap. The trailer I'm picking up this morning (!) is pretty light: less than 5k lbs. dry. Do I still need loaf range E, or could I get by with D?

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Old 04-30-2016, 06:54 AM   #44
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My new truck came with Michelins and I can wait till they wear out so I can replace them. The have awful traction in any kind of wet weather. If it wasn't so pricey I would do it now. My friends truck came with Firestones he said his doesn't spin out in wet weather. I would probably replace with Firestones or Generals.


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Old 04-30-2016, 06:57 AM   #45
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That makes sense. I've been reading reviews, and the stock tires i have are widely acknowledged to be crap. The trailer I'm picking up this morning (!) is pretty light: less than 5k lbs. dry. Do I still need loaf range E, or could I get by with D?

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I would think 'D's' would be a huge improvement over stock tires.
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Old 04-30-2016, 03:46 PM   #46
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Since y'all have been so generous helping me with my tire questions, I thought I'd share a pic of my new rig (below). Unfortunately things didn't go so well getting it home: I ripped off the sewer pipes backing it into the driveway ( http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...d.php?t=107038). If you have any advice about that problem. please visit that thread. I'd really appreciate it!



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Old 04-30-2016, 04:23 PM   #47
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Since y'all have been so generous helping me with my tire questions, I thought I'd share a pic of my new rig (below). Unfortunately things didn't go so well getting it home: I ripped off the sewer pipes backing it into the driveway ( http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...d.php?t=107038). If you have any advice about that problem. please visit that thread. I'd really appreciate it!



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Old 04-30-2016, 05:16 PM   #48
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Dam, nothing like getting right into the whole forum thing from all angles, just left the sewer pipe thread, then came over here! Sorry about your troubles, but, at least the tank is new, sure would suck more if it was full.
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Old 04-30-2016, 07:49 PM   #49
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Alright, what about these: http://www.sears.com/bfgoodrich-all-...p-09561794000P

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Old 05-01-2016, 01:54 AM   #50
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Alright, what about these: http://www.sears.com/bfgoodrich-all-...p-09561794000P

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That's what I buy, love these tires, good wear, excellent traction no matter the surface you're on, nice and stiff for towing. I have my original michelins in that size that came on truck in garage, if you were closer I'd give them to you


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Old 05-01-2016, 05:51 AM   #51
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Nice rig... we just traded in our Cruise Light 281BHXL... It really was a great trailer. It was a 2012 and I had to replace all the tires on it in late 2013... all 4 tires were cracking badly around the sidewall... Not just normal cracks, these were deep and in a line around the rim. And they were never run below max inflation and had less than 1500 miles on them.
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Old 05-01-2016, 07:54 AM   #52
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Nice rig... we just traded in our Cruise Light 281BHXL... It really was a great trailer. It was a 2012 and I had to replace all the tires on it in late 2013... all 4 tires were cracking badly around the sidewall... Not just normal cracks, these were deep and in a line around the rim. And they were never run below max inflation and had less than 1500 miles on them.
Thanks. Yeah, I googled the tire brand on the trailer, Castle Rock ST's. Doesn't look good. Should probably replace those, as well.

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Old 05-01-2016, 09:12 PM   #53
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Check load and speed rating

Trailer manufacturer's go with the least they can legally get away with, which usually barely covers the weight of the trailer, but not the weight we stack in them. Most trailer tires are rated for 65 mph (crazy), but if you look, you can probably find some that are 81 mph rated with higher load ratings. Worth the money.

I don't trust Michelin. I remember when the gov't. started requiring wear ratings on tires. Michelin's were some of the worst. I know their tires are better now, but I still don't trust them.
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Old 05-02-2016, 08:28 PM   #54
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I live in Florida and I've plugged tires for decades and pulled not only TT but gooseneck trailers loaded with farm equipment with no problems. If the plug is done right you should be fine but, new tires would be your best option.


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Old 05-02-2016, 09:36 PM   #55
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I'm so glad I let y'all talk me into some new rubber. These guys ride so much better than the old ones and have better traction. It's like the difference between that two-hour old piece of bubble gum that won't blow bubbles anymore and that brand-new piece of soft, pliable HubbaBubba. I didn't know it could be this good! They also threw in a "free" alignment and road hazard warranty. So I'm feeling pretty good right now (at least until the monthly payments start) [emoji1]





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In the old days a plug was just a plug. Then at some point the dealers around here would not plug a tire - I was told they could no longer legally do it and they would unmount the tire and patch it from the inside. The plugs they use now have a patch on the end - they shove the whole thing into the tire and the patch expands on the inside and so they are able to patch a tire while its still on the rim. Looking at it you think "the bast ____s plugged my tire!" When in reality its a patch.
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The plugs they use now have a patch on the end - they shove the whole thing into the tire and the patch expands on the inside and so they are able to patch a tire while its still on the rim. Looking at it you think "the bast ____s plugged my tire!" When in reality its a patch.
I can't say that I have ever personally seen that. A patch/plug insert is inserted from the inside of the tire. You still have to buff/clean the tire's innerliner for a patch to properly adhere to the tire and make an airtight seal. You also have to use a cutter to prepare the injury hole for the insert. Those carbide cutters aren't cheap either as I just had to buy two replacements last week for around $65 per.

To meet RMA standards, which most all tire manufacturers are members of, here is the proper repair techniques for small tires.

https://www.rma.org/wp-content/uploa...lchart1111.pdf

and here is the repair procedures from Tech Int., which is the brand of repair materials we use in my business.

http://www.techtirerepairs.com/conte...ra-Repairs.pdf

As noted, ALL repairs are done from the inside of the tire.

If someone in the same tire business as me told you otherwise, you may still have reason to call them a bad name.
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Old 05-03-2016, 08:16 PM   #58
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Now that I've got new tires on the TV, do you think the trailer tires will make it 4000 miles? I know they are China bombs, but they are brand new and I bought a TPMS.

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