I've had my front tire resealed at a garage and they said that should fix it but it's still losing 10-15 psi a day, what else could be causing this? I can still use my moped but it's annoying having to pump up the tire every morning.
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Front tire still losing pressure
Slow puncture
Multiple puncture spots on the tire
split/leaking valve
Tire not correctly seated onto bead
Take your pick mate, get it back to the garage get it checked in a water bath for leaks, no leaks, then get them to reseat the tire onto the rim...... failing that replace the tire
Multiple puncture spots on the tire
split/leaking valve
Tire not correctly seated onto bead
Take your pick mate, get it back to the garage get it checked in a water bath for leaks, no leaks, then get them to reseat the tire onto the rim...... failing that replace the tire
take it back. They've obviously not done what you've paid for.
Before you make yourself look a twat, drop some soapy water around the valve and the edges of the rim. It'll bubble up from where its leaking. Mark the spot if its the rim with a wax crayon and take it back.
They can clean the inside of the rim with a wire brush and/or scraper, give it a quick brush with sealant and reassemble. i had a similar problem with a car tyre but the sealer sorted it. Its lost 2psi in 6 months since.
If the tyres going down due to excessive rust at the edges of the rim, get them to fit a toob or look for a good second hand wheel
Before you make yourself look a twat, drop some soapy water around the valve and the edges of the rim. It'll bubble up from where its leaking. Mark the spot if its the rim with a wax crayon and take it back.
They can clean the inside of the rim with a wire brush and/or scraper, give it a quick brush with sealant and reassemble. i had a similar problem with a car tyre but the sealer sorted it. Its lost 2psi in 6 months since.
If the tyres going down due to excessive rust at the edges of the rim, get them to fit a toob or look for a good second hand wheel
I did the CBT the other day and the instructor said something about if I have been riding on a flat tire the bead would be damaged, would I need a new wheel?
I have had a new tire fitted so that's not the problem
New tires can still have punctures from storage etc.. rare but does happenI have had a new tire fitted so that's not the problem
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