What is the course of slow punctures in a car?

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My car seems to have a slow puncture in the front right wheel. I suspect that there's no air escaping through the tyre itself as I would have thought that such a puncture would be quicker.

So what's the most likely reason for the leak and what should I do about it?

Okay, here's a list.

1. Damaged or leaky valve. Have it replaced.

2. Damaged tyre. Split or punctured with a thin nail or spike. Any local tyre dealer will repair the puncture. Your tread may be good but the side walls may be cracked or worn. Does the car sit in the sun a lot?

3. Rusty or damaged rim (kerb mounting or violent cornering) can also cause bad sealing of the tyre to the rim. Rim will need to be repaired or replaced (scrapyard).

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4 Comments on What is the course of slow punctures in a car?

  1. FineLarry says Stercus Accidit! on Wed, 26th Nov 2008 8:24 pm

    2. Put some soapy water around the area where the wheel and tyre meet. Bubbles will form and indicate where the problem is. Try not to drive up on too many curbs.
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  2. izzys_little_angels on Wed, 26th Nov 2008 9:02 pm

    3. i had that on my old rover. the tyre could be getting worn or old , or if you had a small item puncture the tyre it would be very slow and a very small hole. garages can mend small punctures and its cheeper than a new tyre
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  3. Dragoner on Wed, 26th Nov 2008 9:18 pm

    4. If you have had tubeless tyres fitted, there could be a small air leak around the rim of the tyre where it touches the wheel. Get down to your nearest tyre co and get it fixed. Otherwise you'll be endlessly pumping it up.

    It will only get worse.

    Try Kwik Fit if there's one near you. Saturdays are not a good day, usually long queue, wait until a morning weekday if poss when you are off work.
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  4. lowlevel_interference on Wed, 26th Nov 2008 9:41 pm

    5. take the wheel off the car – make a mixture of fairy liquid and water place it around the tyre wall where it meets the rim – check for bubbles – you could also have a loose valve
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