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Old 08-18-2008, 12:21 PM
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Leaking Air?

a week ago, I filled my two front tires to 35 PSI, I checked it again today and the passenger side tires has lost 15PSI! While my driver side is still 35PSI, my passenger side tire is 20PSI. I just filled it back again.

Anyone have any idea of what this cause may be? I know that my rims are not bent, and I dont have a nail in it.
Old 08-18-2008, 01:17 PM
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bad valve stems????

Old 08-18-2008, 01:31 PM
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check the thing in the middle of the valve stem is tight, tire places have the tool,
or you have a nail/debris you cant see buried in the tread
The tire store will take it and place in a tank of water and rotate the tire thru the water- where it bubbles is the leak
Mark it with special chalk pen. Inspect outside- remove tire from rim- remove object and install patch to hole.
Many places do free inspection and even free repairs- otherwise 10 bucks to fix
Or
You have an angry ex ... or crazy neighbor---install a security camera and see which
Old 08-18-2008, 02:05 PM
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might be a rim leak also. and if u have a nail in the tire make sure that they patch it (from the inside) and not plug it from the outside.
Old 08-18-2008, 07:05 PM
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Thanks a lot guys! I'll reach a tire place tomorrow.

And 01tl4tl, my neighbours are like the eyes of the street, they tell me of weird things that happen when im gone, lol.
Old 08-20-2008, 01:42 PM
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i have the same problem on one of my tires but not as drastic.. i should do the same.
Old 08-20-2008, 11:32 PM
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Spray some soapy-water around the valve stem base; any leaks will be very easy to detect.
Old 08-21-2008, 10:07 AM
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I got it fixed this morning. All you guys were wrong. It was actually my rims, there was corrosion on the inner lip so I had it re-beaded. The tire guy told me that he doesnt know how long this will last for, becuase the chrome is peeling on the inside of my rims.
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