Slow puncture

clivvy · 01-10-2010, 07:46

poo.

I have a slow puncture or something slong those lines.

dammit, now i have to take it to a garage to have it looked at.

will have to wait untill i get my Mazda sorted Sunday, just in case.

just thought id share that trivial bit of info with you guys!

robobone · 01-10-2010, 07:48

i had a slow puncture on the mrs rover when took to the gararge ended up costing me for two new ones

makeitfit · 01-10-2010, 09:06

I've got two slow punctures in the front, one's a bit of stick ramed up the edge of the tyre and the other side

I just pump them up every week

(RIP) PLANK · 01-10-2010, 12:05

i've know vlaves start leakiing air, especially if they've been left cap less and then you end up blowing some dirt in there when you pump them up. Or if the car has been standing for a long time. You can unscrew the valve core with the right tool and stick a new one in, it's free (ish) and worth a try.

clivvy · 01-10-2010, 12:43

hmm...well, the tyres are still like new, and i havent had chance to check for any nails or anything yet, but id be surprised considering the size of the tread.

i aint forking out for new tyres.

Tony · 01-10-2010, 13:54

tyre seal, halfords i should think, did my ride -on mower a treat.
Tony

makeitfit · 01-10-2010, 15:22

If the tyres are new I'd get the tyre fitters to reseal them on the rims

stevecrm · 01-10-2010, 16:31

my ex mrs had a slow puncture on her car, so I got rid of her and the car

11redrex · 01-10-2010, 17:37

where did you get the tyres fitted ? some come with puncture repair included now.

clivvy · 01-10-2010, 17:54

just my regular mechanic did it but i dont use him anymore...im going to monitor it, if it gets worse, ill take it down the road for re sealing...

larson · 01-10-2010, 18:50

it will only be a fiver to fix it

rustic · 01-10-2010, 19:21

The wifes car had a flat once. Earlier that day we drove over farmer's hedge clippings down a country lane, I said that we will probably end up with a puncture..

Why did I open my mouth?

Any way,I pumped it up and it was Ok. it didn't deflate as we didn't park it on the same spot, or it had sealed itself !
It was garaged so no access by the gremlins...

Anyway we replaced the tyre 2 months later any way.

01-10-2010, 07:46	#1
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Slow puncture poo. I have a slow puncture or something slong those lines. dammit, now i have to take it to a garage to have it looked at. will have to wait untill i get my Mazda sorted Sunday, just in case. just thought id share that trivial bit of info with you guys!

01-10-2010, 19:21	#12
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	The wifes car had a flat once. Earlier that day we drove over farmer's hedge clippings down a country lane, I said that we will probably end up with a puncture.. Why did I open my mouth? Any way,I pumped it up and it was Ok. it didn't deflate as we didn't park it on the same spot, or it had sealed itself ! It was garaged so no access by the gremlins... Anyway we replaced the tyre 2 months later any way. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

01-10-2010, 07:48	#2
robobone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: midlands Vehicle: 1997 maverick gls Posts: 1,060	i had a slow puncture on the mrs rover when took to the gararge ended up costing me for two new ones

01-10-2010, 09:06	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I've got two slow punctures in the front, one's a bit of stick ramed up the edge of the tyre and the other side I just pump them up every week

01-10-2010, 12:05	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	i've know vlaves start leakiing air, especially if they've been left cap less and then you end up blowing some dirt in there when you pump them up. Or if the car has been standing for a long time. You can unscrew the valve core with the right tool and stick a new one in, it's free (ish) and worth a try.

01-10-2010, 12:43	#5
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	hmm...well, the tyres are still like new, and i havent had chance to check for any nails or anything yet, but id be surprised considering the size of the tread. i aint forking out for new tyres.

01-10-2010, 13:54	#6
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: shropshire Vehicle: D22 Navara Posts: 442	tyre seal, halfords i should think, did my ride -on mower a treat. Tony

01-10-2010, 15:22	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	If the tyres are new I'd get the tyre fitters to reseal them on the rims

01-10-2010, 16:31	#8
stevecrm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: south yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano Posts: 310	my ex mrs had a slow puncture on her car, so I got rid of her and the car

01-10-2010, 17:37	#9
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	where did you get the tyres fitted ? some come with puncture repair included now.

01-10-2010, 17:54	#10
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	just my regular mechanic did it but i dont use him anymore...im going to monitor it, if it gets worse, ill take it down the road for re sealing...

01-10-2010, 18:50	#11
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	it will only be a fiver to fix it