Tyre Deflation

2001 RENAULT MEGANE
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABKT
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Hi,one of my front tyre deflates rather quickly(ie.When i inflate to abt 240psi the night before,it deflates to abt 130psi the next day).I am suspecting a leak but is it with the tyre,rim or valve?How can i be sure?My car is a Renault Megane Cabriolet 2001 1.6 16V.Mileage at 120000KM and tyre is 15inch.Thanks!
Dec 22, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You need to perform a test to determine where the leak is coming from.

One way of doing it is to remove the wheel and dump it inside a tank of water and note where air bubbles are coming from to locate the source.

I do not think you are referring to 240 psi. Most tires have a maximum rating of 60 psi for passenger vehicles.
Dec 26, 2010 at 11:42 AM