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Old 02-22-2013, 12:13 PM
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slow leak

i'm experiencing a slow leak on the front drivers side tire. i've changed the tires prior to winters arrival and still having the slow leak problem....could it be the rim? rim is not bent or warped so what could be causing the slow leak?
Old 02-22-2013, 01:03 PM
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could have a small crack somewhere.

try the dishwashing soap mix water and brush it around the rim

could also be bad valve stem?
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Yeah, I agree with Jjashaa.....any imperfection with the tire's mounting surface can cause a slow leak. If the tire's mounting bead area is roughed up or if the alloy rim has signs of corrosion around the flanged lip....air will seep out, especially in colder weather.

Take the affected tire off and do as Jjashaa suggested, could possibly be a puncture somewhere, maybe ya picked up a nail somewhere ?
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