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no tire on rim

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Excorcist1, Sep 9, 2013.

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  1. Sep 9, 2013 #1
    Excorcist1

    Excorcist1 Light Load Member

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    Can you legally drive/ pull a trailer with a tire missing off the rim? I got a flat on a outside rim and dispatch is saying he'll get someone to pull it off and I can drive from NJ to MD
     
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  3. Sep 9, 2013 #2
    ladr

    ladr Road Train Member

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    No I would not do it.

    Unsafe and puts all the weight on the one tire.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2013 #3
    TruckerPete1990

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    Uh I'm sure you can't. Tires is what helps support that weight.
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2013 #4
    spacetrucker88

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    It is called singleing it out how could it not be legal there is no flat tire if no tire is on the wheel. FYI it is a wheel not a rim
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2013 #5
    spacetrucker88

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    you guys worry way too much
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2013 #6
    Excorcist1

    Excorcist1 Light Load Member

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    I've seen guys go short distances but I wasn't sure if it was legal. You know DOT can and will nit pick with you bout anything.
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2013 #7
    truckon

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    since the OP asked if it's legal, links please.
     
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  10. Sep 9, 2013 #8
    TruckerPete1990

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    Sure next week when I get home ill give u the link.
     
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  11. Sep 9, 2013 #9
    PackRatTDI

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    It can safely be done. The load on that single tire, assuming you have a fully legal 34000 on the tandems, won't exceed the single weight rating of your average tire (approx 6000-6500lbs). However I wouldn't run like that any longer than necessary.
     
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  12. Sep 9, 2013 #10
    rockee

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    Here is a question for dispatch: If you can send someone out to take the tire off, why can't you send them with a new tire to put on?
     
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