Tire problem..glass half empty or full...
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Tire problem..glass half empty or full...
Well I have confirmed this morning I definitely have a slow leak in my left Rear tire 
There is no nail or object in the tire at all, I have inspected it so its gotta be just a tiny hole ..but I am not really keen on the idea of patching a tire in a high performance car like this. PSI was 32 when I parked the car last week, this week got in to drive when I got back from business trip.. tire was 12 PSI 
It had fluctuated before from like 30 down to 26, but then once I put air and start driving, it would build PSI and maintain it..seemed to only leak when it sits for a while, which does obviously make sense. But now down to 12 PSI after 6 days of sitting..tire has got to go.
Problem is I am running the General Exclaims UHP Tires (Z06) which are not made anymore so it looks like I will have to buy an entire set of tires.. these tires only have about 4-5k miles on them
also. Guess I will try and sell the other 3 to someone else running the same sizes so if they meet wtih the same fate I did, they won't have to buy an entire new set of tires.
GLASS HALF FULL = Excuse to buy new rims as well maybe
Guess I will throw on some Nittos.
There is no nail or object in the tire at all, I have inspected it so its gotta be just a tiny hole ..but I am not really keen on the idea of patching a tire in a high performance car like this. PSI was 32 when I parked the car last week, this week got in to drive when I got back from business trip.. tire was 12 PSI It had fluctuated before from like 30 down to 26, but then once I put air and start driving, it would build PSI and maintain it..seemed to only leak when it sits for a while, which does obviously make sense. But now down to 12 PSI after 6 days of sitting..tire has got to go.Problem is I am running the General Exclaims UHP Tires (Z06) which are not made anymore so it looks like I will have to buy an entire set of tires.. these tires only have about 4-5k miles on them
also. Guess I will try and sell the other 3 to someone else running the same sizes so if they meet wtih the same fate I did, they won't have to buy an entire new set of tires. GLASS HALF FULL = Excuse to buy new rims as well maybe
Guess I will throw on some Nittos.
Last edited by FrankTank; Aug 3, 2012 at 11:25 AM.
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I agree, a patch will be fine...I put a plug in 2 of my old G/Y's, I knew I'd be replacing them so I didn't bother with patches, the plugs held up fine during the last 2-3K miles of the tires...no track or really aggressive driving but for normal (and SOME) spirited driving they were fine, a patch will be even better.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
One of my good friends is a mechanic and tire installer so I trust him and will have him look at it and see what he thinks. Re the patch, these are not GY run-flat tires , they are a non-run flat General Exclaim UHP
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Tank,
I got a slow leak too! Not sure what I'm gonna do after these wear out, I really like these.
I plugged my original GY runcrap and it lasted almost 10k miles
I wouldn't be too worried about a plug or patch.
Tim
I got a slow leak too! Not sure what I'm gonna do after these wear out, I really like these.
I plugged my original GY runcrap and it lasted almost 10k miles
I wouldn't be too worried about a plug or patch.
Tim
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I've had ultra high performance tires plugged & patched in the past, with absolutely no problems.
If I was to use those tires on the track, I'd share your concerns. But for street use, I'm 100% comfortable with a repaired tire.
Take it to Discount Tire. They'll plug & patch the tire, and balance the wheel, for free.....even if you didn't buy your tires there.
If I was to use those tires on the track, I'd share your concerns. But for street use, I'm 100% comfortable with a repaired tire.
Take it to Discount Tire. They'll plug & patch the tire, and balance the wheel, for free.....even if you didn't buy your tires there.
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St. Jude Donor '13
As others mentioned, you can also check for a leak in the valve (use one of those little valve-core tightening tools), and re-torque the nut around the stem (62 INCH-pounds).
Sometimes, the glass is actually 3/4 full! Good luck!
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Thanks guys, will pursue the shop and I am sure my buddy will try and do some repair as you guys recommended..so we'll see. I had to drive the car to work today, so I am curious to see how much air will have leaked while I am at work all day
TIM! Whats up, hope to see you around again, was good to catch up at lunch the other day
I am considering the Nitto Invos if for some reason this tire can't be fixed.
I am considering the Nitto Invos if for some reason this tire can't be fixed.
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Well I have confirmed this morning I definitely have a slow leak in my left Rear tire There is no nail or object in the tire at all, I have inspected it so its gotta be just a tiny hole ..but I am not really keen on the idea of patching a tire in a high performance car like this. PSI was 32 when I parked the car last week, this week got in to drive when I got back from business trip.. tire was 12 PSI It had fluctuated before from like 30 down to 26, but then once I put air and start driving, it would build PSI and maintain it..seemed to only leak when it sits for a while, which does obviously make sense. But now down to 12 PSI after 6 days of sitting..tire has got to go.
Problem is I am running the General Exclaims UHP Tires (Z06) which are not made anymore so it looks like I will have to buy an entire set of tires.. these tires only have about 4-5k miles on them also. Guess I will try and sell the other 3 to someone else running the same sizes so if they meet wtih the same fate I did, they won't have to buy an entire new set of tires.
GLASS HALF FULL = Excuse to buy new rims as well maybe
Guess I will throw on some Nittos.
There is no nail or object in the tire at all, I have inspected it so its gotta be just a tiny hole ..but I am not really keen on the idea of patching a tire in a high performance car like this. PSI was 32 when I parked the car last week, this week got in to drive when I got back from business trip.. tire was 12 PSI It had fluctuated before from like 30 down to 26, but then once I put air and start driving, it would build PSI and maintain it..seemed to only leak when it sits for a while, which does obviously make sense. But now down to 12 PSI after 6 days of sitting..tire has got to go.Problem is I am running the General Exclaims UHP Tires (Z06) which are not made anymore so it looks like I will have to buy an entire set of tires.. these tires only have about 4-5k miles on them
also. Guess I will try and sell the other 3 to someone else running the same sizes so if they meet wtih the same fate I did, they won't have to buy an entire new set of tires. GLASS HALF FULL = Excuse to buy new rims as well maybe
Guess I will throw on some Nittos.
Check your valve stems! I had a similar problem on my 01 and it ended up being the valve stems leaking internally from corrosion. Also had a friend that had his leak from the nut working lose that holds the stem to wheel.
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2 of my tires had a slow leak & it was the O rings,one was replaced & i tightened the other.I check the nuts often to make sure they are tight.I had 5 patch jobs on the GY's & i run at the Texas mile with no worries at all.