Tire off rim- cannot get it seated

[Chuck Wheeler]

When I had a tire problem on our BB I called the local tire store that handles large trucks and runs several mobile tire trucks. He said that if I could wait until he had a truck coming this way they would stop by and seat the tire for $25. It actually cost $40, but the service tech jacked the rear left axel, removed the outer tire, replaced the valve stem on the inner tire which was the cause of the original problem, and checked all the other tires.

- Chuck Wheeler-

FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 9:06 PM
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire off rim- cannot get it seated

My coach has one funny valvestem on the rear outboard tire. I was
unable to get a pressure gauge or air chuck on it. I put a U-turn
adapter on it and inflated it a bit. Well, after sitting a couple of
weeks, I noticed the tire was flat (I'm assuming the adapter leaked).
Inside tire was low also. When I pulled her forward out of the
shrubbery and nearer my shop compressor, the outer tire unseated from
the rim. I tried putting a rope around it and cinching it down, but
no luck. My compressor will not put out enough air at sufficient
pressure to seat it. I am thinking I need to call a mobile truck tire
service (can they replace the valve stem at the same time?) Any
wisdom about getting it to seat before I do? I imagine taking it to
them will save me a few bucks if I can swing it.

John Churchill
Sanibel FL
"Large Marge"
1980 FC33