2004 Slow leak in Tire

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Jun 22, 2008 | 07:52 PM

habib

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2004 Slow leak in Tire

Hi have a slow leak in my 2004 . I have to take the car to a QUALIFIED person that knows about these type of tires with sensors. I tightened the valve and still slow leak. Do I have to buy a NEW tire sensor and bring it with me when the tire is removed and checked for the cause of the slow leak ? I am not sure where the best place to buy the Sensor and the best price for it. If its not the sensor then I would have to return the sensor for a refund. Any help is appreciated. Any place in New Jersey that knows what to do with Run flats and sensor ? thank you, rollsman

Jun 22, 2008 | 08:12 PM

Boodieman

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Have you located the location of the leak? Is it around the valve stem or could it be located somewhere in the tire's tread?

If you haven't found it, it's easy to locate if you use water w/ some dishwashing liquid. Bubbles will appear where the leak is occurring.

Jun 22, 2008 | 08:14 PM

oakvillec5

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Jun 22, 2008 | 11:49 PM

railman17

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Had the same problem with my 2000 it ended up being the o ring on the valve. The o ring had a very small impression on the outside edge.

I would replace it before going the route of a new sensor.

Jun 23, 2008 | 09:29 AM

jedblanks

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I've had tires leak around the bead before too. Especially on chrome wheels.

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:48 AM

HP_Addict

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take a soapy solution and spray around the valve stem to determine if that is where the leak is coming from. then go from there

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HP_Addict

take a soapy solution and spray around the valve stem to determine if that is where the leak is coming from. then go from there

Also, don't afraid of taking it to any shop in or near your area that sells and mounts aftermarket wheels. They are more used to doing the work on expensive wheels and have the right equipment for mounting/dismounting.

Like the others have indicated; find the source of the leak first before going out and buying a sensor, etc.

HTH