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Trailering a car w a flat tire?
I'm preparing to tow a 62 bug from Iowa to Ohio on a flat bed trailer (wood bed). The tires are very old - 20 years or so - and not surprisingly one of them doesn't hold air anymore.
The rims are the original steel rims, restored w/ nice powder coated finish. Can I tow the car as-is or will I damage the rim? I'd rather put the new tires on once I get it home and start the restoration process, but don't want to do any damage in transit. Thoughts/inputs? Thanks in advance.
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07-29-2012, 07:40 AM
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It'll be fine like it is. The flat tires might even prtect the edges of the wheels.
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07-29-2012, 08:14 AM
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No problem. Tow away....
Pump it up to see if it will hold air while you load it.
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07-29-2012, 08:16 AM
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I agree. You could also throw a can of fix-a-flat in the tire just before you roll it up on the trailer depending on where and what the leak is.
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07-29-2012, 08:27 AM
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Awesome, thanks for the quick responses guys
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07-29-2012, 08:35 AM
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1973 Porsche 914 1.7 very modifed
