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Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« on: 11 February 2010, 22:23:45 »
I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #1 on: 11 February 2010, 22:28:27 »
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I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
a bit of spit on the valve can check that. wheel off and put some water at rim / tyre join or into the bath..the tyre that is
« Last Edit: 11 February 2010, 22:29:07 by dbr »
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #2 on: 11 February 2010, 22:34:15 »
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I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
a bit of spit on the valve can check that. wheel off and put some water at rim / tyre join or into the bath..the tyre that is
Fair point on the valve, easy thing to check, but will have to wait 'til SWMBO is out before I start putting the wheel in the bath  ;D.
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #3 on: 11 February 2010, 22:38:57 »
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I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
a bit of spit on the valve can check that. wheel off and put some water at rim / tyre join or into the bath..the tyre that is
Fair point on the valve, easy thing to check, but will have to wait 'til SWMBO is out before I start putting the wheel in the bath  ;D.
swmbo ? sorry... I will probably regret this but whats the acronym?
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #4 on: 11 February 2010, 22:40:02 »
In rare cases the alloy wheel becomes porous, but the bath test will show that up as well. :y
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #5 on: 11 February 2010, 22:42:01 »
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I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
a bit of spit on the valve can check that. wheel off and put some water at rim / tyre join or into the bath..the tyre that is
Fair point on the valve, easy thing to check, but will have to wait 'til SWMBO is out before I start putting the wheel in the bath  ;D.
swmbo ? sorry... I will probably regret this but whats the acronym?

She Who Must Be Obeyed ....   :)

I prefer SWTSMBO ........  :)  (but I am a long time MCP ...   :) )
« Last Edit: 11 February 2010, 22:47:44 by entwood »
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #6 on: 11 February 2010, 22:42:48 »
SWMBO=She who must be obeyed. :y
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« Reply #7 on: 11 February 2010, 22:43:28 »
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I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
a bit of spit on the valve can check that. wheel off and put some water at rim / tyre join or into the bath..the tyre that is
Fair point on the valve, easy thing to check, but will have to wait 'til SWMBO is out before I start putting the wheel in the bath  ;D.
swmbo ? sorry... I will probably regret this but whats the acronym?
I think he means "SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED" ;D ;D :y
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #8 on: 11 February 2010, 22:45:15 »
msp??
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #9 on: 11 February 2010, 22:45:54 »
wouldnt like to say if thats normal air loss over a fortnight or a possible puncture if there is a nail os screw etc stuck in the tyres. Strange that both fronts are loosing the same amount, are the fronts differant to th rear?
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Re: Tyre pressure loss - is it the wheel?
« Reply #10 on: 11 February 2010, 22:47:29 »
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msp??

sorry .. should have been MCP .. :)

and yes I have the tie .... bought for me by her ladyship !!!  :)

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« Reply #11 on: 11 February 2010, 22:48:43 »
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I like to check my tyre pressures every fortnight and I'm finding that I lose 4psi each time I check the fronts.

I guess it could be the valve but having read a bit about the wheels I know some of them are 'soft' so could it also be the seal between the wheel rim and the tyre?  I have to admit the tyres aren't a premium brand.

I have these wheels:
a bit of spit on the valve can check that. wheel off and put some water at rim / tyre join or into the bath..the tyre that is
Fair point on the valve, easy thing to check, but will have to wait 'til SWMBO is out before I start putting the wheel in the bath  ;D.
swmbo ? sorry... I will probably regret this but whats the acronym?

She Who Must Be Obeyed ....   :)

I prefer SWTSMBO ........  :)  (but I am a long time MSP ...   :) )
ta.... got one of them,  amazing how a small cicle of gold around one finger totally changes them. long live MSP's. a dying breed, hope they dont end up in the pan!
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« Reply #12 on: 11 February 2010, 22:51:48 »
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msp??

sorry .. should have been MCP .. :)

and yes I have the tie .... bought for me by her ladyship !!!  :)

love it.
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msp??

sorry .. should have been MCP .. :)

and yes I have the tie .... bought for me by her ladyship !!!  :)

love it.
Spelling has never been my forty ! either
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« Reply #14 on: 11 February 2010, 22:55:36 »
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msp??

sorry .. should have been MCP .. :)

and yes I have the tie .... bought for me by her ladyship !!!  :)
tail looks small...is she saying something else as well?

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