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Apr 7, 2006 | 12:13 PM

valdeztke

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Having new wheel issues..

I put on a set of new C6 Black Motorsports on my C6. Well the left rear tire is losing air at about 1 psi 2 days. I had it taken into the wheel shop and they could not find any leaks. What could it be?

New wheels and new tires...

We noticed a smaller leak when we tightened up the valve stem.

Is there another way to check other than putting the stem and tire back on the stock wheel?

Apr 7, 2006 | 12:15 PM

midnite902

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I would suggest unseating and reseat the valve in the valve stem and obtaining stanless valve stem caps with gaskets.

Apr 7, 2006 | 12:16 PM

valdeztke

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I will give it a shot in the AM

Apr 7, 2006 | 02:05 PM

vetdude

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Did the shop install the o-rings for the tire pressure sensors properly? The old "deeping the wheel/tire assembly into the water tank" process works wonders too. Good luck!

Apr 7, 2006 | 02:10 PM

valdeztke

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Well I do still have 4 lil O rings left in my box that came with the new wheels. Small black rubber O rings... do they go somewhere on the new wheels becuase they didnt make it onto the new wheels... could that have something to do with it ...

Hmm well not the best tire people NTB ...

Apr 7, 2006 | 05:03 PM

BIGGGIE

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Apr 7, 2006 | 05:23 PM

99 torch red vette

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that is why they work at a tire shop because they are not the smartest folks.

Apr 7, 2006 | 05:33 PM

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I have never re used the O-rings. I alway get new ones to put in, i figure its better than having to risk damaging a wheel during dismount because of a leak

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Apr 7, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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This might be a pain, but if you want to find out where the leak is do it the old fashion way. Spray a mix of soap and water on the wheel around the rim and valve stem. After this is done watch and look close for bubbles. If you see them then you know where your leak is. If you don't find anything on the front, then you need to check the backside in the same manner. The other sure fire way is to take the wheel and tire off and submerge a section at a time in water, you will find the leak.