Hi there. My Roadster front tyres go flat in a couple of days. I am continually having to pump them up and it is starting to drive me nuts. The tyres (Kumhos) are new, no punctures. Had the same problem with the old tyres. Is it because the wheels are old and the tyres don't fit properly to the wheels and need replacing? Does anyone have any experience of this problem? If I need new wheels, can you recommend a make and/or model? There is a huge variety of style and price out there. Thanks so much for any help.
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Originally posted by tolsen View PostOld aluminium rims often leak around the valve because of corrosion
And right around the bead (where the tyre meets the rim). Did your tyre fitter not give the rim a bit of a scrub?
Originally posted by tolsen View PostFind the leak by immersing in water or use soapy water applied by brush.
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As others have said a refurb will fix the problem also I dont know which alloys you have but smart wheels are not very strong a small pot hole will bend my Brabus wheels with ease but they can be fixed as for a refurb I've just had mine done I've had loads done in the past by the same local company they are £35 each a bargain compared with new. My wife's Rav4 was the same and after a refurb I havent had to touch them again that was 14 months ago the funny thing is they are better then when the car was new.
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Hi everyone, thank you so much for all your helpful replies. I'm really grateful. All very encouraging. There is a Black Circles in my town. Would that be a good place to take it for a refurb? If not, what kind of place should I go to (since my small, local garage didn't mention this problem when they fitted the tyres, nor did they do anything about it)? Thanks again
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Surely it's better to rule out the cheap and simple things first. Go back to the place that fitted the tyres, tell them which ones haven't held pressure properly and let them check.
If it is a leaking valve it'll be a free fix. If it's leaking from the bead, they might take the tyres off and try roughing up the mating surfaces. Again, for free.
Certainly better than going all in for a £300 refurb when you aren't sure that's the problem.
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Originally posted by Evilution View PostSurely it's better to rule out the cheap and simple things first. Go back to the place that fitted the tyres, tell them which ones haven't held pressure properly and let them check.
If it is a leaking valve it'll be a free fix. If it's leaking from the bead, they might take the tyres off and try roughing up the mating surfaces. Again, for free.
Certainly better than going all in for a £300 refurb when you aren't sure that's the problem.
Fair points.
With my previous car my tyre fitter would take a wire brush to the wheel bead and give it a quick scrub. Never had sealing problems. As Evil says, their job is to mount the tyre such that it doesn't leak - and a bit of rim corrosion is par for the course - they should expect some.
Debora, did you buy the tyres from the fitters or elsewhere?
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Thanks Evilution and Thrumbleux. I ordered the tyres through my local small garage (during an MOT), which does tyres business for Black Circles, though my garage is not called Black Circles. I should perhaps give them a call and ask them to have a look at the wheels. As you say, the refurb price is prohibitive. I've been quoted £380 for four.
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Originally posted by Debora View PostThanks Evilution and Thrumbleux. I ordered the tyres through my local small garage (during an MOT), which does tyres business for Black Circles, though my garage is not called Black Circles. I should perhaps give them a call and ask them to have a look at the wheels.
The reason I asked, was, if you had bought the tyres as cheaply as you could via the internet then fitting service may have been shabby as a consequence. But the link between the two companies saw one of them get the tyre sale and hence, profit.
Originally posted by Debora View PostAs you say, the refurb price is prohibitive. I've been quoted £380 for four.
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