flat EMT tire

[Frankie D]

Just had a screw taken out of my RR tire.It was kind of strange because it went flat in April, I filled it up with air and tightened the inner core of the valve stem.It was okay until the last day on June,than started leaking again.It might have something to do with that fantasticly tight corner I made that day.Anyway a Goodyear tire dealer fix it.Cost me fifty bucks but thats better than a new tire.Thanks to the vette's driver warning system all went well.As for that tire noise,"TURN UP THE TUNES DUDE".

 

[Nevets2004]

I have a slow leak in my left rear tire so I'm putting air in every few days. Could I possibly have a valve stem problem? What's the "inner core?" Maybe I'm just not used to these high-tech valve stems

 

[Frankie D]

the inner core of the valve stem is the same as on a bicycle tire or any auto tire.It can be tightened or removed with a small tool made for this.A little soapy water applied to the valve will bubble-up if you have a leak here.Remove the valve cap first.

 

[DRTH VTR]

I have a slow leak in my left rear tire so I'm putting air in every few days. Could I possibly have a valve stem problem? What's the "inner core?" Maybe I'm just not used to these high-tech valve stems

I would suggest that you take it to a suitable tire store (not all of them can remove the stiff sidewall runflats) and have the situation repaired. This is easy and cheap. You have a nice car, so don't let a simple thing like this be an annoyance.

Most of the time leaks can be fixed. If you have tire damage that cannot be fixed, it is best to know that. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to tires.

 

[Mickey]

Frankie you actually tightened the "valve". Hince "valve stem".

 

[Nevets2004]

I would suggest that you take it to a suitable tire store (not all of them can remove the stiff sidewall runflats) and have the situation repaired. This is easy and cheap. You have a nice car, so don't let a simple thing like this be an annoyance.

Most of the time leaks can be fixed. If you have tire damage that cannot be fixed, it is best to know that. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to tires.

I took it to a Goodyear place last week and he told me he couldn't get the tire off with his equipment. I'm going to try thr dealer next.

I hope they can find the leak, I think it's very small since the tire pressure still increases as the tires heat up. It's only when the car is relaxing for a week that the air leaks out.

Thanks for your advice

 

[Nevets2004]

the inner core of the valve stem is the same as on a bicycle tire or any auto tire.It can be tightened or removed with a small tool made for this.A little soapy water applied to the valve will bubble-up if you have a leak here.Remove the valve cap first.

Before I take it to a dealer or another tire place, I'm going to try the bubble test first.....Thanks

 

[napacruzerC5]

I had a slow leak on one of my GY GS-D3s; about 2 lbs per week. Finally took it to my GY dealer and they determined that it was leaking through a paper bar code glued onto the flange of the tire that meets the wheel rim. They removed the bar code and cleaned off the glue. Tire hasn't leaked since! Just another thing to watch out for if you have a sloooooow leak.

 

[Nevets2004]

Could be, but I can't see anything from looking at one side. I'll keep it in mind though.

These are the original tires from Bowling Green and the leak didn't start until a few months ago so I'm not sure it's from aasembly.

Thanks