New trailer tire was extemely hot because faulty valve stem installed and leaked air. Ran it for 30 miles.?

Question

I bought new tires for my tandem boat trailer. I was pulling the boat, which is heavy, on the highway when another motorist flagged me down after I had gone about 30 miles and said one of my tires was almost flat. I pulled over and sure enough it was about 60% flat. It was so hot I couldn't touch it and it had a strong burnt smell. I put air back into the tire and discovered the new valve stem that they installed was faulty.

Is this tire now damaged and unsafe? Should the dealer give me a new one? I haven't asked them yet.

Answer 1

Yes they should because it was their mistake plus it will not cost them anything to replace it for you....

Also if they say that the tire is okay dont fall for it, that sidewall is very unstable and could blow at anytime....

Answer 2

The above answer is completely right on the money.  By running flat for a while the sidewalls will be compromised.  This will be noticeable just by looking at it.  It is the dealers fault and make sure you do nothing to the tire before you bring it back.  To make things more in your favour, (if you can), remove the tire and bring it back off the trailer and tell the that the stem leaking and ran the tire flat just min. after leaving. Fight for what is right and in this case it is a new tire with no out of pocket expenses.