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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Default My tire is leaking and can't figure the reason.

I just bought set of rota wheels and tires.
The problem is that driver's side front tire is keep losing air by no reason.
I brought it to tire shop but they don't see any air bubbles when they spray water soap. I think the air is leaking somewhere very slowly. Do you guys think I should buy a new valve? Please give me an advise!!
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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go trade the car in, she's done!
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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Could be ..

bead
valve stem
valve
barrel of wheel
welds on wheel
old tire (seepage)


How much is leaking? 1 psi per week? month?
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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I guess it leaks like 2psi per week. But not sure. Today I checked and it was 30psi(normal psi for my tire is 36psi I think). I will tighten up the valve if it is loosen..Thanks for advise anyway..
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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if it leaks that slow, those bottle tire sealants might just do the trick.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Emski
if it leaks that slow, those bottle tire sealants might just do the trick.
Hmmm , NO
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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they spray water soap? wth...go to discount tire... we at least dunk the entire assembly in a tank...but dave pretty much covered everything it could be...
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