Losing tire pressure....

[M-SWEET]

one of my tire is losing pressure slowly...from 32psi to 20psi in about 24 hours...but I dont think the wheel is bent so maybe there is a nail on my tire? :confused:

[M-SWEET]

Would this happen if the tire is bent? I hope it is only the tire......

[jayhudson]

Check the valve stem. The core may be loose. If it's a metal valve stem, the gasket may be bad allowing leakage around the base of the stem where it mates to the wheel. If it's a rubber valve stem, it could be cracked or worn.

Jay

[Jeff L]

A slow loss of pressure can be caused by corrosion build-up at the tire bead. (interface between wheel and tire) This is quite common on chromed wheels but can also occur on powder coated rims. I think the root cause of this problem is excessive moisture content from the compressed air source (i.e. people not draining the compressor/lines often enough)

Jeff

[abakos]

10 psi in a day isn't exactly a slow leak. I have massive bead leakage and I lose about 10 psi a week. Sounds like a puncture or valve stem issue.

Pull the wheel and inspect the tread. If you can use a really soapy solution to spray on the tread to look for air flow. Also hit the bead and valve stem if they are of concern. If you're losing air that fast, it'll be easy to find.

Good luck!