tire pressure loss
09-07-2006 | 01:13 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
rfarrar wrote:
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
what they are doing.
Find someone competent.
John
PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
stem.
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
what they are doing.
Find someone competent.
John
PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
stem.
09-07-2006 | 08:45 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
John Horner wrote:
> rfarrar wrote:
>> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
>> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
>> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
>> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
>> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
>> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
>> should I do?
>
> Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
> certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
> what they are doing.
>
> Find someone competent.
agreed.
>
> John
>
> PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
> stem.
>
yes, but not nearly as much as a small nail embedded in the tread...
> rfarrar wrote:
>> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
>> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
>> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
>> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
>> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
>> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
>> should I do?
>
> Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
> certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
> what they are doing.
>
> Find someone competent.
agreed.
>
> John
>
> PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
> stem.
>
yes, but not nearly as much as a small nail embedded in the tread...
09-07-2006 | 08:45 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
John Horner wrote:
> rfarrar wrote:
>> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
>> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
>> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
>> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
>> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
>> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
>> should I do?
>
> Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
> certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
> what they are doing.
>
> Find someone competent.
agreed.
>
> John
>
> PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
> stem.
>
yes, but not nearly as much as a small nail embedded in the tread...
> rfarrar wrote:
>> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
>> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
>> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
>> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
>> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
>> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
>> should I do?
>
> Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
> certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
> what they are doing.
>
> Find someone competent.
agreed.
>
> John
>
> PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
> stem.
>
yes, but not nearly as much as a small nail embedded in the tread...
09-07-2006 | 08:45 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
John Horner wrote:
> rfarrar wrote:
>> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
>> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
>> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
>> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
>> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
>> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
>> should I do?
>
> Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
> certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
> what they are doing.
>
> Find someone competent.
agreed.
>
> John
>
> PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
> stem.
>
yes, but not nearly as much as a small nail embedded in the tread...
> rfarrar wrote:
>> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
>> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
>> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
>> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
>> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
>> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
>> should I do?
>
> Then the mechanic is a fool. A tire which is loosing that much air will
> certainly show itself in a bubbling water test if said mechanic knows
> what they are doing.
>
> Find someone competent.
agreed.
>
> John
>
> PS Yes, rim corrosion can cause air leaks at the bead and at the valve
> stem.
>
yes, but not nearly as much as a small nail embedded in the tread...
09-07-2006 | 08:55 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
rfarrar (rfarrar@insight.rr.com) writes:
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Change mechanics. He should have solved the problem when inspecting the
tire.
You can find the location of the leak quite easily if you take the wheel
off the car. Put a little dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle, and spray
the solution over the wheel and tire. If it is an aluminum wheel, be
careful not to scratch the face of the wheel; put it on something soft.
With a slow leak like this, it may take a few seconds, but small bubbles
will appear.
Most of these leaks occur on the inside of the wheel. That's because the
inside doesn't get washed, and it is easier for grit and road salt to
build up between the wheel and tire. Corrosion of the wheel creates
a bumpy surface at the bead that allows air to escape. In some cases,
the corrosion will be under the color coat on the wheel, and not
immediately apparent.
A tire shop can fix most leaks like this. They will take a wire wheel
and remove the surface corrosion. Paint would be desirable but it takes
a long time to cure. Until it does, it is not resistant to solvents, and
likely to be wiped away by the tire mounting compound. Tire shop repairs
can be permanent but often last only about six months.
It is important to make sure that the tire is cleaned before
reinstallation to remove any salt or grit on it.
A wheel shop can fix the leaks a tire shop can't. This may involve
removing the finish in the bead area and exposing all of the corrosion.
A quality finish (wet polyurethane or powder coat) will be applied
and the wheel should be like new.
Occasionally, corrosion can lead to deep pits in which case the repair
should be done by a wheel shop.
It is also possible that the slow leak is caused by a bent wheel. Tire
shops can straighten steel wheels; wheel shops can straighten aluminum
wheels.
If it is a steel wheel, your best option might be to simply find a good
used wheel to replace it.
Dan
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> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Change mechanics. He should have solved the problem when inspecting the
tire.
You can find the location of the leak quite easily if you take the wheel
off the car. Put a little dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle, and spray
the solution over the wheel and tire. If it is an aluminum wheel, be
careful not to scratch the face of the wheel; put it on something soft.
With a slow leak like this, it may take a few seconds, but small bubbles
will appear.
Most of these leaks occur on the inside of the wheel. That's because the
inside doesn't get washed, and it is easier for grit and road salt to
build up between the wheel and tire. Corrosion of the wheel creates
a bumpy surface at the bead that allows air to escape. In some cases,
the corrosion will be under the color coat on the wheel, and not
immediately apparent.
A tire shop can fix most leaks like this. They will take a wire wheel
and remove the surface corrosion. Paint would be desirable but it takes
a long time to cure. Until it does, it is not resistant to solvents, and
likely to be wiped away by the tire mounting compound. Tire shop repairs
can be permanent but often last only about six months.
It is important to make sure that the tire is cleaned before
reinstallation to remove any salt or grit on it.
A wheel shop can fix the leaks a tire shop can't. This may involve
removing the finish in the bead area and exposing all of the corrosion.
A quality finish (wet polyurethane or powder coat) will be applied
and the wheel should be like new.
Occasionally, corrosion can lead to deep pits in which case the repair
should be done by a wheel shop.
It is also possible that the slow leak is caused by a bent wheel. Tire
shops can straighten steel wheels; wheel shops can straighten aluminum
wheels.
If it is a steel wheel, your best option might be to simply find a good
used wheel to replace it.
Dan
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09-07-2006 | 08:55 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
rfarrar (rfarrar@insight.rr.com) writes:
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Change mechanics. He should have solved the problem when inspecting the
tire.
You can find the location of the leak quite easily if you take the wheel
off the car. Put a little dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle, and spray
the solution over the wheel and tire. If it is an aluminum wheel, be
careful not to scratch the face of the wheel; put it on something soft.
With a slow leak like this, it may take a few seconds, but small bubbles
will appear.
Most of these leaks occur on the inside of the wheel. That's because the
inside doesn't get washed, and it is easier for grit and road salt to
build up between the wheel and tire. Corrosion of the wheel creates
a bumpy surface at the bead that allows air to escape. In some cases,
the corrosion will be under the color coat on the wheel, and not
immediately apparent.
A tire shop can fix most leaks like this. They will take a wire wheel
and remove the surface corrosion. Paint would be desirable but it takes
a long time to cure. Until it does, it is not resistant to solvents, and
likely to be wiped away by the tire mounting compound. Tire shop repairs
can be permanent but often last only about six months.
It is important to make sure that the tire is cleaned before
reinstallation to remove any salt or grit on it.
A wheel shop can fix the leaks a tire shop can't. This may involve
removing the finish in the bead area and exposing all of the corrosion.
A quality finish (wet polyurethane or powder coat) will be applied
and the wheel should be like new.
Occasionally, corrosion can lead to deep pits in which case the repair
should be done by a wheel shop.
It is also possible that the slow leak is caused by a bent wheel. Tire
shops can straighten steel wheels; wheel shops can straighten aluminum
wheels.
If it is a steel wheel, your best option might be to simply find a good
used wheel to replace it.
Dan
(This account is not used for email.)
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Change mechanics. He should have solved the problem when inspecting the
tire.
You can find the location of the leak quite easily if you take the wheel
off the car. Put a little dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle, and spray
the solution over the wheel and tire. If it is an aluminum wheel, be
careful not to scratch the face of the wheel; put it on something soft.
With a slow leak like this, it may take a few seconds, but small bubbles
will appear.
Most of these leaks occur on the inside of the wheel. That's because the
inside doesn't get washed, and it is easier for grit and road salt to
build up between the wheel and tire. Corrosion of the wheel creates
a bumpy surface at the bead that allows air to escape. In some cases,
the corrosion will be under the color coat on the wheel, and not
immediately apparent.
A tire shop can fix most leaks like this. They will take a wire wheel
and remove the surface corrosion. Paint would be desirable but it takes
a long time to cure. Until it does, it is not resistant to solvents, and
likely to be wiped away by the tire mounting compound. Tire shop repairs
can be permanent but often last only about six months.
It is important to make sure that the tire is cleaned before
reinstallation to remove any salt or grit on it.
A wheel shop can fix the leaks a tire shop can't. This may involve
removing the finish in the bead area and exposing all of the corrosion.
A quality finish (wet polyurethane or powder coat) will be applied
and the wheel should be like new.
Occasionally, corrosion can lead to deep pits in which case the repair
should be done by a wheel shop.
It is also possible that the slow leak is caused by a bent wheel. Tire
shops can straighten steel wheels; wheel shops can straighten aluminum
wheels.
If it is a steel wheel, your best option might be to simply find a good
used wheel to replace it.
Dan
(This account is not used for email.)
09-07-2006 | 08:55 AM
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Re: tire pressure loss
rfarrar (rfarrar@insight.rr.com) writes:
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Change mechanics. He should have solved the problem when inspecting the
tire.
You can find the location of the leak quite easily if you take the wheel
off the car. Put a little dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle, and spray
the solution over the wheel and tire. If it is an aluminum wheel, be
careful not to scratch the face of the wheel; put it on something soft.
With a slow leak like this, it may take a few seconds, but small bubbles
will appear.
Most of these leaks occur on the inside of the wheel. That's because the
inside doesn't get washed, and it is easier for grit and road salt to
build up between the wheel and tire. Corrosion of the wheel creates
a bumpy surface at the bead that allows air to escape. In some cases,
the corrosion will be under the color coat on the wheel, and not
immediately apparent.
A tire shop can fix most leaks like this. They will take a wire wheel
and remove the surface corrosion. Paint would be desirable but it takes
a long time to cure. Until it does, it is not resistant to solvents, and
likely to be wiped away by the tire mounting compound. Tire shop repairs
can be permanent but often last only about six months.
It is important to make sure that the tire is cleaned before
reinstallation to remove any salt or grit on it.
A wheel shop can fix the leaks a tire shop can't. This may involve
removing the finish in the bead area and exposing all of the corrosion.
A quality finish (wet polyurethane or powder coat) will be applied
and the wheel should be like new.
Occasionally, corrosion can lead to deep pits in which case the repair
should be done by a wheel shop.
It is also possible that the slow leak is caused by a bent wheel. Tire
shops can straighten steel wheels; wheel shops can straighten aluminum
wheels.
If it is a steel wheel, your best option might be to simply find a good
used wheel to replace it.
Dan
(This account is not used for email.)
> I have a 1992 Accord ex that is loosing pressure in one of the tires.
> I fill the tire to 28psi the next day I'm down to 24psi, next day 22psi
> this continues until about 18psi and then the pressure loss seems to
> stop.The tire has been removed and the mechanic says it's ok.
> I have noticed there is a lot of corrosion around the rim of the wheel
> next to the tire. Could this be the cause of the problem? If so, what
> should I do?
Change mechanics. He should have solved the problem when inspecting the
tire.
You can find the location of the leak quite easily if you take the wheel
off the car. Put a little dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle, and spray
the solution over the wheel and tire. If it is an aluminum wheel, be
careful not to scratch the face of the wheel; put it on something soft.
With a slow leak like this, it may take a few seconds, but small bubbles
will appear.
Most of these leaks occur on the inside of the wheel. That's because the
inside doesn't get washed, and it is easier for grit and road salt to
build up between the wheel and tire. Corrosion of the wheel creates
a bumpy surface at the bead that allows air to escape. In some cases,
the corrosion will be under the color coat on the wheel, and not
immediately apparent.
A tire shop can fix most leaks like this. They will take a wire wheel
and remove the surface corrosion. Paint would be desirable but it takes
a long time to cure. Until it does, it is not resistant to solvents, and
likely to be wiped away by the tire mounting compound. Tire shop repairs
can be permanent but often last only about six months.
It is important to make sure that the tire is cleaned before
reinstallation to remove any salt or grit on it.
A wheel shop can fix the leaks a tire shop can't. This may involve
removing the finish in the bead area and exposing all of the corrosion.
A quality finish (wet polyurethane or powder coat) will be applied
and the wheel should be like new.
Occasionally, corrosion can lead to deep pits in which case the repair
should be done by a wheel shop.
It is also possible that the slow leak is caused by a bent wheel. Tire
shops can straighten steel wheels; wheel shops can straighten aluminum
wheels.
If it is a steel wheel, your best option might be to simply find a good
used wheel to replace it.
Dan
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