Slow puncture repeat...

jillstives · Jun 12th, 2014, 14:26

I've got the S40. Just 2 months ago I had a slow puncture in the nearside rear tyre. I had the tyre changed. Everything was fine but today I've discovered the same tyre is punctured again. It's very slow, just 3lb of pressure lost in 24 hours. I've inspected the tyre carefully but can't find any thing wrong with it.
Can anyone suggest what might be causing this...
Thanks in anticipation,
Jill

Shaunyshaun1234 · Jun 12th, 2014, 14:30

Has the bead of the tyre been seated properly?

I would pay a visit to where you had it done and ask them to re seat it, see if that helps!

jillstives · Jun 12th, 2014, 14:43

Thanks everso for the quick reply...I'll certainly take your advice.
Kwik Fit Penzance here I come.

Jill

brickman · Jun 12th, 2014, 15:42

I've got this at the moment, tyre has been sat for years un-usued, when I've come to use it, it leak's about 5psi a day from the bead.

deltham · Jun 12th, 2014, 18:59

I've had slow punctures in the alloys on my V50 sport. Turns out all of the problems were due to corrosion on the inside of the rim. I've had each wheel refurbished in turn which has fixed the problem.

jillstives · Jun 12th, 2014, 22:55

Thanks Brickman for the info...I'm going to see if kwik fit can reseat the tyre.

Thanks also to Deltham for pointing out what might be the cause. Who would I go to for the wheel to be cleaned up...sounds like a specialist job so I don't think Kwikfit would do it and we only have them or ATS locally. Any suggestions appreciated.

Jill

cam · Jun 13th, 2014, 06:17

I had a slow puncture on my bike topping it up once a week no nails or splits it turned out it was the valve and me being an ex tyre fitter some 20yrs ago
the shame of it,cam.

jillstives · Jun 13th, 2014, 08:58

Cam, don't feel too bad as you've pointed out another valid reason for the leak. I'll get them to fit a new valve...

Jill

nbuuifx · Jun 15th, 2014, 11:34

All 4 of mine act like a slow puncture. I've never had a car where I have to top up the air so much!

Had all four wheels cleaned up and resealed but they still go down slowly. It has helped but it's not perfect.

Thanatos · Jun 15th, 2014, 12:01

50% of the cars i have had have a this issue the valve come loose over time i tighten mine every 12 months oer as soon as i notice it dropping and it cures the issue

Jun 12th, 2014, 14:26	#1
jillstives New Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2014 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: st ives cornwall	Slow puncture repeat... I've got the S40. Just 2 months ago I had a slow puncture in the nearside rear tyre. I had the tyre changed. Everything was fine but today I've discovered the same tyre is punctured again. It's very slow, just 3lb of pressure lost in 24 hours. I've inspected the tyre carefully but can't find any thing wrong with it. Can anyone suggest what might be causing this... Thanks in anticipation, Jill

Jun 15th, 2014, 12:01	#10
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	50% of the cars i have had have a this issue the valve come loose over time i tighten mine every 12 months oer as soon as i notice it dropping and it cures the issue __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Jun 12th, 2014, 14:30	#2
Shaunyshaun1234 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 15:39 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tamworth	Has the bead of the tyre been seated properly? I would pay a visit to where you had it done and ask them to re seat it, see if that helps!

Jun 12th, 2014, 14:43	#3
jillstives New Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2014 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: st ives cornwall	Thanks everso for the quick reply...I'll certainly take your advice. Kwik Fit Penzance here I come. Jill

Jun 12th, 2014, 15:42	#4
brickman Premier Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2023 10:40 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Glasgow	I've got this at the moment, tyre has been sat for years un-usued, when I've come to use it, it leak's about 5psi a day from the bead.

Jun 12th, 2014, 18:59	#5
deltham New Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2020 21:46 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	I've had slow punctures in the alloys on my V50 sport. Turns out all of the problems were due to corrosion on the inside of the rim. I've had each wheel refurbished in turn which has fixed the problem.

Jun 12th, 2014, 22:55	#6
jillstives New Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2014 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: st ives cornwall	Thanks Brickman for the info...I'm going to see if kwik fit can reseat the tyre. Thanks also to Deltham for pointing out what might be the cause. Who would I go to for the wheel to be cleaned up...sounds like a specialist job so I don't think Kwikfit would do it and we only have them or ATS locally. Any suggestions appreciated. Jill

Jun 13th, 2014, 06:17	#7
cam Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:55 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	I had a slow puncture on my bike topping it up once a week no nails or splits it turned out it was the valve and me being an ex tyre fitter some 20yrs ago the shame of it,cam.

Jun 13th, 2014, 08:58	#8
jillstives New Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2014 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: st ives cornwall	Cam, don't feel too bad as you've pointed out another valid reason for the leak. I'll get them to fit a new valve... Jill

Jun 15th, 2014, 11:34	#9
nbuuifx Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2015 23:01 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Staffs	All 4 of mine act like a slow puncture. I've never had a car where I have to top up the air so much! Had all four wheels cleaned up and resealed but they still go down slowly. It has helped but it's not perfect.

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