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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

....what is the most likely explanation for a tyre to lose pressure?

Two of my tyres can lose up to 15psi in a month.

Can there be a problem with the tyre sealing against the wheel rim?

[4x4]

Hairline crack in rim,tyres not sealing correctly,wheel corroded and not cleaned before tyre being fitted,leaking valve,or somebody is having a laugh lol 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Hairline crack in rim,tyres not sealing correctly,wheel corroded and not cleaned before tyre being fitted,leaking valve,or somebody is having a laugh lol 

I hear that MV6 wheels are not the best.

[TheBoy]

Corrosion on the rim where the tyre is in contact with it is a very common cause for "slow punctures", esp if your tyre fitter is a cowboy (which most are TBH)

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Corrosion on the rim where the tyre is in contact with it is a very common cause for "slow punctures", esp if your tyre fitter is a cowboy (which most are TBH)

I've purchased the very latest technology from Ebay, to check that the valves are tight.

For my £1.20 I received 'a state of the art tightening tool' along with four new valves. Delivered by first class post so not much, if any  profit, I think.

[aaronjb]

The M3 does the same.. come to think of it, so does the Omega.  Pull the tyres off, clean the corrosion off the seat with a wire wheel and refit - it'll be alright for a while.. until it corrodes again. Or do the job properly and get the wheels refurbed..

[4x4]

Thats your problem,your not using genuine gm parts 

[The Sheriff]

Corrosion on the rim where the tyre is in contact with it is a very common cause for "slow punctures", esp if your tyre fitter is a cowboy (which most are TBH)

I've purchased the very latest technology from Ebay, to check that the valves are tight.

For my £1.20 I received 'a state of the art tightening tool' along with four new valves. Delivered by first class post so not much, if any  profit, I think.

Doubt it will be the valves, more likely a poor seal on the rim. Tyres need taking off the rim and then the rims need a good clean with a wire brush attachment.

This, of course, will cost money, so forget that and just fiddle with your valves. 

[Andy B]

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Can there be a problem with the tyre sealing against the wheel rim?

That's often the problem ........ I have the same problem with two of them on the Smart 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Corrosion on the rim where the tyre is in contact with it is a very common cause for "slow punctures", esp if your tyre fitter is a cowboy (which most are TBH)

I've purchased the very latest technology from Ebay, to check that the valves are tight.

For my £1.20 I received 'a state of the art tightening tool' along with four new valves. Delivered by first class post so not much, if any  profit, I think.

Doubt it will be the valves, more likely a poor seal on the rim. Tyres need taking off the rim and then the rims need a good clean with a wire brush attachment.

This, of course, will cost money, so forget that and just fiddle with your valves. 

Boll*cks to that.

I'll console myself with the thought that the regular foot pump workout keeps me fit and lithe.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.....and makes me even more attractive to young women.

[aaronjb]

I bet you're just about irresistible when you're turning red & stomping on a rusty foot pump to blow the tyres up on a 14 year old oversized Astra


Just like I am when I do it..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I bet you're just about irresistible when you're turning red & stomping on a rusty foot pump to blow the tyres up on a 14 year old oversized Astra


Just like I am when I do it..

How very dare you, Aaron

I'll have you know that my Omega is a mere baby of eleven summers.

[aaronjb]

  Apologies Opti, 11 year old

[The Sheriff]

I bet you're just about irresistible when you're turning red & stomping on a rusty foot pump to blow the tyres up on a 14 year old oversized Astra


Just like I am when I do it..

Glad you said 'oversized'. The title of 'fat astra' belongs to the zafira.