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Would you drive this?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Just_Drivin, Apr 22, 2016.

  1. Apr 22, 2016 #1
    Just_Drivin

    Just_Drivin Bobtail Member

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    Loves says it's a danger and is unrepairable . The company says it's dot compliant because it's not showing steel. The trailer tires is a super single and has a chunk missing out of the shoulder and sidewall. Inside the chunk you can see tread separation. What should I do?
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2016 #2
    IronWeasel80

    IronWeasel80 Medium Load Member

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    Ask for a different trailer. Failing that, put it OOS until the tire is replaced.

    Of course, there's always the "drive it till it blows" method at which point you'd need road service.....
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2016 #3
    ChaoSS

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    There's also the "let the air out and shove a nail through it under that flap and then let the company know it won't hold air" method.

    Of course I would just tell them that that tire is unsafe and I would not have to worry about them arguing with me.
     
    ChaoSS, Apr 22, 2016
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    Ruthless Thanks this.
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