yhe chod

what is the cause and cure for a front tyre that looses about 3-5psi every week.can it be a leaky alloy- any way to seal it??[its a uk my 99 16" wheel with goodyear f1]

EvilKyote

Could be a slow puncture, Take it to a reputable tyre garage and ask them to check it out for ya. If found they can fix it easy enough.

The Zohan

Could be one of a few things but here goes, best take it to a tyre place to get it confirmed/checked, ideally one you trust!

Faulty valve
the rim/valve seal is iffy
sloooooooooow punture
tyre/rim seal iffy
porus wheel
damaged wheel

hope you get it sorted

SCOOBY TOWERS

iTrader: (7)

How to be a tyre fitter - lesson 1
1. Pump it up to 50 PSI.
2. Mix a bit of washing up liguid in water and pour over the tread while rotating the wheel, look for bubbles.
3. No leak, place wheel on its side and pour mixture around the rim and sidewall looking for bubbles again.
4. Repeat no 2 on otherside of wheel.
5. Remove valve cap pour mixture around top and base of valve looking for bubbles.
6. If you see bubbles don't ring Micheal - it's probably to juvenile a problem for him.
7. Fix the leak
8. Reduce pressure.

Other than that it could be the alloy itself leaking which would need refurbing or sealing by an expert.
The above is a quick guide and if your loosing pressure and are not sure what to do - get an experts opion as low tyre pressure is often the cause of blow outs or can even cause the tyre to part with the rim

yhe chod

thanks guys- its great to know people care MERRY XMAS!!!