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Offline Max99

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Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« on: August 04, 2016, 04:52:56 pm »
So thought it was my tyre that had a slow puncture, but just had a new tyre fitted and same has low leak is happening

Is it likely a cracked alloy? That's all I can think it could be?

How much/where would I get a replacement alloy (it's 17" monza)
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Re: Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2016, 04:59:51 pm »
Did they change the valve at the same time? Most likely that.

Long time since I've seen your name posting again
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Re: Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2016, 05:21:50 pm »
Get them to submerge the rim and inflated tyre in a drum of water.
Should show evidence of where the leak is...
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Re: Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2016, 06:19:33 pm »
What condition are the alloys in? If you have flaking lacquer it will get under it no matter how much gunk they put on when they fit the tyre.

Good luck getting it sorted
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Re: Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2016, 07:15:16 pm »
Wheel could be buckled not necessarily cracked. :-)
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Re: Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2016, 07:24:29 pm »
Could be
Rim leak
Puncture
Or
Valve
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Re: Can a cracked alloy be responsible for slow puncture?
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2016, 08:03:46 pm »
Cheers guys, know you'd shed more light on it!

I'll have take it to a garage and get them to find the problem!
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