Tyre Pressure

lhrbromleyp · December 30, 2005

Hi all,

need a bit of advice please. I have a 2001 IS200se with standard 17" alloys on and a problem with the tyre presssure in one wheel.

Tyre will hold pressure for weeks and then all of a sudden will become flat in seconds, I have had this driving along and am reluctant to continue using the tyre. No signs of a puncture and tyre looks normal.

Any deas? Should I get the tyre reseated and the valve changed?

thanks

Kazi · December 30, 2005

Sounds bizzare :duh: my tyres need inflating every week, they seem to drop 2-3 psi.

ROYT · December 30, 2005

Might be corrosion lifting the tyre away from the wheel, spoiling the seal.

Had this on an old car, tyre man wire brushed the inside of the wheel and painted some kind of seal on it.

It was OK after that.

lhrbromleyp · December 30, 2005

Gonna try te local tyre dealer in the morning, however, being new years eve they may be shut and I'll have to until next week to sort..

TDA · February 25, 2006

Did you fond problem with the tyre pressure you had problems in July, I only ask because I have the same problem on my rear tyres i keep lossing 2 0r 3 psi???

TDA

Tony-Bones · February 25, 2006

Did you fond problem with the tyre pressure you had problems in July, I only ask because I have the same problem on my rear tyres i keep lossing 2 0r 3 psi???
TDA

A wise move would be to have the tyres removed and inspected internally for intrusion... ask for the rim to be bead sealed and a new valve.... this should cover all possibilities.