My wife has had slow leaks in her tires since she bought the car, and nobody can figure out why.
Apr 29, 2016 at 7:26 AM
Repair Safety Notice:
This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous.
Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment,
and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.
Advertisement
HMAC300
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
48,601 POSTS
they are probably aluminum wheels and cold weather makes them deflate. or there is a small leak. Take it to a tire store and have them put glue around edges of tires after breaking them away from rim.make sure they clean the rim as well.
Apr 29, 2016 at 10:27 AM
Advertisement
ELECTROJIM
MEMBER
4 POSTS
Tried that, brought to the dealership and got the runaround twice. second time they said there were two nails in tires and charged us 40 bucks. took it to our mechanic who sanded the rims and sealed all for tires. 100 dollars later we still have two tires losing air.
Apr 29, 2016 at 11:40 AM
HMAC300
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
48,601 POSTS
it has to be a problem then with a either a valve stem or maybe a cracked rim. have them fill with air at a tire store not a dealer, submerge it in water to find the problem, it should show up.
Apr 29, 2016 at 12:03 PM
ELECTROJIM
MEMBER
4 POSTS
Thanks. Did what you said, and it turned out to be be 2 valve stems....when I was a kid pumping gas and a customer came in with a slow leak, we removed the tire and put it in the tire tub, no questions asked. I had no idea you need to request that before it gets done....Thanks again. Jimmy.
Apr 30, 2016 at 5:44 PM
HMAC300
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
48,601 POSTS
well you shouldn't have to but todays' people probably don't know what a tub is lol