Posted by Paul Cook on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 5:48PM :
In Reply to: ? posted by Todd Wilson on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 10:27AM :
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I will not answer your question here. That would make me liable as the author of a "third party" message.
The best answer is, "It depends on the situation." I have formal training in repair and replacement of the 9.00 x 16 military non-directional tire designed to be used on the 6.50H16 wheel with a 1.429 bead seat. I know the condition of the wheels (rims) on my trucks and know how to evaluate the risk of reinflating a flat tire. To make such a risk assessment requires that I be there before, during, and after the tire became flat so that I can make a decision that covers all pertinent factors.
Reducing the air pressure for improved traction is not the same as experiencing a flat tire. The manuals cover this. The manuals do not cover reinflating a flat tire.
Mike's comment is correct. If you have a flat tire, it obviously needs repair. Put on the spare and take the flat tire to a competent tire repair shop.