J$mooth23

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I would like to know if anyone has more info on this as I'm currently experiencing the issue with just my front right tire. I've taken it to two shops now and both have not found any nails or problems with the tire but the leak still remains as I'm having to add air in every few days or so. Is it something with the wheel? I know both work wheels and nitto tires are good quality brands. Don't know why this is happening? If someone could please help!

SpectraBlu

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Check out the valve stems. I had the same problems before and it was the seals on the valve stem.

wbmx1981

I have chrome stock wheels and sometimes mine will do the same. Over time the chrome starts to oxidize and the rubber doesn’t seal with the chrome. When I go to Discount Tire to get a rotation, replacement or new tires they have it noted to use a sealant on my wheels. The tire shops need to dunk the tire under water and check for leaks around the rim area and not so focused on a nail.

NorthStyle

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Also try checking the bead around where the tire and wheel meet. One of my tires was emptying out every 4 days. After dropping the car off to have it checked, it turns out after so many years of exposure to elements/road salt/etc. part of the wheel was corroding which wouldn't let the tire seal to the wheel...

Miami-SC

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I see this problem daily. I own a tire shop in Miami and I get customers everyday with the mysterious leak. It can be a dry rotted valve stem, if you have wheel sensors with the aluminum valve stem, sometimes the hex nut that hold it in place begins to leak too. Also check your valve stem core, those go bad too. As the other members have mentioned, the chrome starting to peel off gets in between the rim and tire and causes leaks. What we do is first is air up the tire to about 40psi, then dunk it in a water tank and look for leaks. If that doesn't work, we then spray it down with a simple solution of soap and water. You may not catch it right away so I'd recommend letting it sit for a few minutes after you've sprayed it down. Sometimes the leaks take a little time to start foaming up.

Mcon

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I agree with all previous guys said. But also, maybe and I say maybe, you have a patch inside the tire for a previous nails repair and that patch does not seal properly. It's another idea that we can give you.

SaiyanGS3

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Cracked rim most likeky. I'm dealing with this right now. Take it tire shop and have them put it in the water to check for leak

J$mooth23

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Thanks a lot for all the great info so far. This forums the best. You almost gotta feel lucky.
Anyways I'm thinking of just taking it to 88 rotors in El Monte ca where I got the tires from originally.
I'll update what I find out from them. Unless, someone can point out another more reputable shop?

brainsurge

Had a valve stem on my wheels as well, that just leaked air. just get a spray bottle with some dish soap and water and find the leak.

LentoGS300

Sounds like a leaky valve stem to me.

nelson09

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714 Tires all day!

Good luck!

J$mooth23

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So I went to 88 rotors this morning and they said my tire wasn't beading to the wheel which was causing the air leak. I believe the reason is because I recently cross flipped my tires due to inner camber wear and the other shop that did it probably didn't do a good job at it. Anyways I ended up ordering two new front tires nitto nt555 225/35/19 for $340. I'll just use the other front left tire that's still good as an extra backup spare. I will only go to 88 from now on for my tire needs.

LentoGS300

Crappy workmanship bugs me! Glad to hear you got it solved.