Should I Replace a Rear Tire Run Flat?

[George Burke]

Eric, Tires have more than these two enemies, but they are big ones. Heat and age. (1) You are at the limit on the age of RV tires. (2) You just about have to assume that there was internal damage to that tire due to the tire running flat, which would generate a lot of heat. I have to vote to trash that tire. Might just save your life. Regards, G. Burke 1977 FC31SB Charlotte

On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 10:49 PM, bberic35 <"esjmaj@mac.com"> wrote:

 

Stopped by the road to check everything on way back from Albuquerque rally and found my left rear outside tire was flat. Don't know how long it had run that way. Luckily, I jacked the coach up and put air to it and got it to reseat on the rim and pumped it up to normal pressure of 100 psi. In the process, I found the source of the leak was a loose Cross Fire hose connection on the tire stem. Drove another 300 miles without incident.


I can't see any visible damage to tire sidewall, but am concerned there may be internal damage I can't see. Thinking I might do well to replace the tire just to be safe. It's a six year old tire.

Any thoughts?


Eric Johnson
84FC35SBWL2