Tires Flat tire CT230

[azop]

Managed to get a flat front tire (R4s). Never got around to asking the dealer how to change it and they are closed. How should I go about taking the lugs off? They are much smaller than my truck tire tool and I don't have a four way.

 

[VictorW]

If you want to take it off, I think you're stuck until you get the correct size socket for your breaker bar or a 4-way. When reinstalling, the torque is 50.6 foot pounds for the front lug nuts. If you don't have a torque wrench, you can "guesstimate" by pushing or pulling 50 pounds on the wrench arm one foot away from its pivot/or where the socket head is.

Another way would be to buy some Slime, liquid tire puncture sealer. Walmart, Tractor Supply Center, and some auto stores have it. I've never used it but some say it works on smaller holes. Put it into the tire, spin it around to coat the inside, and then re-inflate. I think patching the tire is the best way which requires its removal. Then using a plug is second which you can do without removing the wheel/tire and you can find plug kits at the above mentioned places.

 

[SSdoxie]

These are bias ply tubless tires running low pressure. If you have a simple nail hole or smooth small puncture plug it. If it doesn't hold you can always take it off, gind off the lug on inside and patch over it.

 

[azop]

If you want to take it off, I think you're stuck until you get the correct size socket for your breaker bar or a 4-way. When reinstalling, the torque is 50.6 foot pounds for the front lug nuts. If you don't have a torque wrench, you can "guesstimate" by pushing or pulling 50 pounds on the wrench arm one foot away from its pivot/or where the socket head is.

So a standard 4 way will have the correct lug size?

 

[SSdoxie]

It is metric lug, not sure what size but most 4 ways fit close enough to get it off uless dealer retorqued them and rapped it on with big air wrench.

 

[VictorW]

So a standard 4 way will have the correct lug size?

Most 4 ways will have six point socket heads. That in itself will keep a slightly oversize head from slipping. Depending on where you get the 4 way, they do make sae and metric ones. Get the metric if you can. 4 ways have four sizes and one will fit.

SSdoxie has a good idea. Plug first and then you can always patch later if needed. I hope the hole isn't to big.

 

[Canada_CT230]

Go buy the correct socket ($5). If memory serves me...it is a 17mm.

 

[Sabretooth]

These are bias ply tubless tires running low pressure. If you have a simple nail hole or smooth small puncture plug it. If it doesn't hold you can always take it off, gind off the lug on inside and patch over it.

?SSdoxie How are these low pressure tires the book on the 230 says R4,s fronts are 50psi w/wo loader I know because I just filled them because I was using compressor already for something I think even the AG's are up around there too. I would get a plug kit at Walfart and plug it afterwards if this is a gonna be a common factor then by berryman,slime or equivalent to put in there or foam them no more flats but you cannot reuse the rim I think if you tear up the tire CHECK into that I am not sure. But buy the socket and tourque wrench you should anyway to make sure the dealer did tighten everything in the first place and for general maintence then you could go get it patched expensive if the tire guy comes to do a patch

 

[SSdoxie]

?SSdoxie How are these low pressure tires the book on the 230 says R4,s fronts are 50psi w/wo loader I know because I just filled them because I was using compressor already for something I think even the AG's are up around there too. I would get a plug kit at Walfart and plug it afterwards if this is a gonna be a common factor then by berryman,slime or equivalent to put in there or foam them no more flats but you cannot reuse the rim I think if you tear up the tire CHECK into that I am not sure. But buy the socket and tourque wrench you should anyway to make sure the dealer did tighten everything in the first place and for general maintence then you could go get it patched expensive if the tire guy comes to do a patch

My mistake on tire pressure, I was thinking of rear ag tire which only around 18. You can still plug it if hole is in face (tread) of the tire. I have plugged radial truck tires with 65 psi and hold up under heavy highway speeds. Do Not foam fill the tires. Read you Operator Manual. In big bold print it says do not liquid ballast fill or foam fill the front tires. If you do and have any problem with the front axle, warranty would be denied. Slime them if you need to.

 

[VictorW]

But buy the socket and tourque wrench you should anyway to make sure the dealer did tighten everything in the first place and for general maintence then you could go get it patched expensive if the tire guy comes to do a patch

I think azop's tool box might be a little light on tools. I was just trying to get him by for now. I guess we all had to start somewhere building our tool collection. If he can find a beam style torque wrench, it would be cheaper and be accurate enough for the lug nuts and other mounting bolts but I've never seen one that would go high enough for the rear lug nuts.

 

[azop]

I ended up throwing a can of slime which partial filled the nail hole, but it was still leaking. I put a plug in it, which wasn't nearly as hard as I was expecting. So, now I have new tools for my tool box!

 

[Sabretooth]

I think azop's tool box might be a little light on tools. I was just trying to get him by for now. I guess we all had to start somewhere building our tool collection. If he can find a beam style torque wrench, it would be cheaper and be accurate enough for the lug nuts and other mounting bolts but I've never seen one that would go high enough for the rear lug nuts.

True true true I did not think of that Me I am 40 and brought tools since I could walk and talk liked them better than toys. I think the 3/4" does up to 300