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Tortaruga
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September 29, 2012, 12:15:06 am »
OSR tyre not holding pressure; drops off gradually and needs pumped every couple of weeks.
Can anyone advise me where to start? Valve I suppose?
Also, part worn tyres...anyone fitted these or should I have my head examined?
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September 29, 2012, 12:44:32 am »
Valve checked.
Submerse tyre and wheel in a big drum of water and check for leaks.
Dont be a tight arse and buy new tyres.... they are the only thing that it keeping you on the road!
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September 29, 2012, 07:58:50 am »
I've bought part worms but only from a source I trust.
If you go to a decent tyre shop they will probably investigate your slow puncture by removing the tyre and refitting a new valve. No puncture no fee.
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If not the tyre or valve it can be caused by corrosion on the seating surface inside the wheel. I had this on my old mk4. Tyre place dressed them up and it stopped losing pressure.
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Same problem i had. but was found to be a small nail causing air leak. new tyres no problems. also have nitrogen in all 4 and thats supposed to be better.
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