gt88 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) On Sunday I noticed that the front right tyre (when sitting in drivers seat) was flat. The four tyres plus the spare are only about 6 weeks old. So I pumped up all the tyres to 30psi. On Sunday evening the front right tyre got flat again so I put the spare on thinking the tyre had a puncture. Tonight I checked the tyre again the the front tyre was at about 11psi and the others dropped to 27psi. What could be the problem? I was thinking the rim might have a crack, but the spare is on at the moment, so I doubt both the spare and the initial rims would have cracks. Any ideas? The car is a 1997 Conquest if that helps. Edited May 13, 2009 by gt88 Quote
kiahn Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 check all the valves are tightened correctly. do you happen to park on a slant that leans towards that tyres?? mums car had same problem until i levelled it Quote
Budowski Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 On Sunday I noticed that the front right tyre (when sitting in drivers seat) was flat. The four tyres plus the spare are only about 6 weeks old. So I pumped up all the tyres to 30psi. On Sunday evening the front right tyre got flat again so I put the spare on thinking the tyre had a puncture. Tonight I checked the tyre again the the front tyre was at about 11psi and the others dropped to 27psi. What could be the problem? I was thinking the rim might have a crack, but the spare is on at the moment, so I doubt both the spare and the initial rims would have cracks. Any ideas? The car is a 1997 Conquest if that helps. pump the tyre up again and jump in a mates swiming pool to find where the leak is. or drop the tyre down to your local tyre expert for further investigation Quote
gt88 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) check all the valves are tightened correctly.do you happen to park on a slant that leans towards that tyres?? mums car had same problem until i levelled it Do I just screw the valve clockwise to tighten them? The car slants opposite to where the front tyre, so there is no pressure when parked on tha tyre. or drop the tyre down to your local tyre expert for further investigation Will do that on Saturday. But I thought id ask here first as I found it odd that both the original tyre and the spare got flat. Edited May 13, 2009 by gt88 Quote
Sam_Q Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 time to get a mix of detergent and water with a large brush, cover evrything. Start with the seal between the tyre and rim and the valve of course Quote
kiahn Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 Do I just screw the valve clockwise to tighten them? The car slants opposite to where the front tyre, so there is no pressure when parked on tha tyre. Will do that on Saturday. But I thought id ask here first as I found it odd that both the original tyre and the spare got flat. yeh you just get a valve tool from a push bike shop and turn it clock-wise. if this doesnt fix it just find one a storage box and fill it with water, then just slowly turn it. if you find a leak take it to your local tyre shop with a mark where the leak is to save them time, make sure you find all the leaks. Quote
930LLO Posted May 16, 2009 Report Posted May 16, 2009 Hey I'm not saying your a bad guy or anything. But are there young kids in your area? They could be letting your tyres down. I had the same problem the tyres stayed all good for the day then woke up and thought they had a slow leak. :y: Quote
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