Paranormal Tire

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ecarecar, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. ecarecar

    ecarecar Guest

    I have a 98 Civic HX with aluminum wheels.

    I live in a formerly rural area where I don't believe anyone has
    tampered with my tires.

    Having stated the above, yesterday the right front tire lost pressure to
    about 15 psi
    overnight. I pumped it up this morning and it has held pressure so far.

    What could explain the loss of pressure?
     
    ecarecar, Jun 23, 2008
    #1
  2. ecarecar

    Dan C Guest

    "Formerly rural"? What is it now, urban?
    Probably a nail. It's a "slow leak", and will be flat again tomorrow
    morning.
     
    Dan C, Jun 23, 2008
    #2
  3. ecarecar

    Jeff Guest

    You could have a nail or other object that is in the tire. The position
    of the tire, temperature, etc., could cause the tire to leak at only
    certain times. In addition, the nail could have been further driven into
    to tire, causing it to stop leaking.

    Jeff
     
    Jeff, Jun 23, 2008
    #3
  4. ecarecar

    ecarecar Guest

    Thinking back to what happened the day before and because the tire has
    stayed at pressure since I
    re-inflated it, I am now convinced the tire just burped.
     
    ecarecar, Jun 24, 2008
    #4
  5. ecarecar

    Jim Yanik Guest

    there might be a ding on the rim somewhere,and when you park with that ding
    on the bottom(ground contact),it makes a slow leak.
    Also,AL wheels are subject to corrosion on the inside from
    moisture,possibly causing a bad bead seal,aggravated when the tire is
    left in a certain position.
     
    Jim Yanik, Jun 24, 2008
    #5
  6. ecarecar

    bill Guest

    are you over 15? tires dont burp kiddo........hopefully its convenient
    when it burps again.............what a dumbass..........
     
    bill, Jul 4, 2008
    #6
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