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workin9classhero May 6, 2013 12:47 PM

One tire slowly leaks air (doesn't go flat). Thinking its a bad valve...
 
Can I get this issue resolved without it messing up the TPMS?

Wafulz May 6, 2013 12:53 PM

find were its leaking with soap and water :)

then fix it at a shop :)

Steve244 May 6, 2013 01:16 PM

If your soapy-water experiment points to the valve, then yes, you can unscrew the valve-core and replace it without affecting the TPMS.

Check a bike shop or your friend's 10 speed.

And this.



Best jack it up first as when you remove the valve-core the air will exit PDF.

And have an air-pump handy.

stupid vb software, I really only put the links in once.

workin9classhero May 6, 2013 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by Wafulz (Post 1179443)
find were its leaking with soap and water :)

then fix it at a shop :)

Can you tell me about the soap and water method?

Wafulz May 6, 2013 01:32 PM

a small spray bottle mix with water and soap or a wet sponge with soap

will start bubbling if theirs a leak

kenchan May 6, 2013 01:46 PM

i would take it to discounttires (americas tires) to get that fixed. they usually have non-touch mounters so they wont scuff your wheel if they determine it's a bad bead.

xxryu139xx May 6, 2013 04:22 PM

jack it up and rotate the wheel. inspect for nails etc. spray the whole wheel with soap and water and look for bubbling.

or goto local tire shop and have them look at it. wont cost more than 15 bucks to get it plugged up too.

annunC8 May 6, 2013 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by workin9classhero (Post 1179439)
Can I get this issue resolved without it messing up the TPMS?

This may not be your problem, but something to consider.

I had OEM Bridgestone tires on my Fit, bumped curbs with them on two separate occasions developing a really slow leak both times. I thought maybe (both times) I got an object in my tire, but when having the tire(s) checked found bumping the curbs broke the "tire seal" (Honda tech's term, not mine) causing a slight leak to the tire.

I didn't know this was possible... but both times the Honda mech remounted the tire and the leak was fixed. He did check for puncture leaks before remounting... obviously found none. No problems involving the TPMS here.

He said the Bridgestone and Dunlop OEMs were famous for these types of problems.

If you have a puncture and the tire can be repaired and you have someone do the work, make them aware of the TPMS and hold them accountable before the repair. If they refuse to be held accountable for the TPMS then run away... FAST! :hyper: Go to someone who will guarantee TPMS safety.


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