Replacing a tire that wont hold air
12-03-2014, 08:07 AM
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Replacing a tire that wont hold air
Need to replace a tire that won't hold air. Tire's still have some good life left in them so I don't want to get a whole new set yet. Is there a good rule of thumb on replacing said tire with the exact same model tire or does it matter that much?
TLDR - MS3 came with expensive Dunlops, dont feel like buying a single $270 tire when the whole set will probably need changed in about a year. or am I being a cheap bastard
TLDR - MS3 came with expensive Dunlops, dont feel like buying a single $270 tire when the whole set will probably need changed in about a year. or am I being a cheap bastard
12-03-2014, 08:51 AM
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Yes it matters. It is not advisable to run different brand tires. Do you know where the leak is? Is it something they could patch? If not you could buy one of the same to replace the bad tire. Or you could just buy a full new set of tires for the car if they are close to needed to be changed. $270 is cheaper than a full set but you'd still be in the same spot in a year when the other 3 are dead.
12-03-2014, 09:05 AM
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As long as you don’t have a puncture in the sidewall of the tire, you can patch it and it will last the life of the tire typically. If its a leaking valve stem, that can be replaced as well. If its a problem with the rim not allowing the tire bead to seal properly then a new tire isnt going to help you anyway, ive seen this with old chrome wheels that begin to flake and compromise the seal. So my advice, if you don’t know what’s causing the tire to leak, take it to your local tire shop to have them inspect and fix it. A repair is about $20. If your down to the wear bars on all the tires, then they wont likely fix it, and you will need a full round of tires anyway. Any tire shop typically buys/sells used tires, if your on the cheap at the moment look into what they have in stock to hold you over.
Id rather get some good quality used tires over some new shitty ones.
Id rather get some good quality used tires over some new shitty ones.
12-03-2014, 09:15 AM
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As long as you don’t have a puncture in the sidewall of the tire, you can patch it and it will last the life of the tire typically. If its a leaking valve stem, that can be replaced as well. If its a problem with the rim not allowing the tire bead to seal properly then a new tire isnt going to help you anyway, ive seen this with old chrome wheels that begin to flake and compromise the seal. So my advice, if you don’t know what’s causing the tire to leak, take it to your local tire shop to have them inspect and fix it. A repair is about $20. If your down to the wear bars on all the tires, then they wont likely fix it, and you will need a full round of tires anyway. Any tire shop typically buys/sells used tires, if your on the cheap at the moment look into what they have in stock to hold you over.
Id rather get some good quality used tires over some new shitty ones.
Id rather get some good quality used tires over some new shitty ones.
The car is driven minimally at best, usually to the gym by my wife and to get groceries so its not a major issue.
The 3 other ones have a good bit of life left in them.
12-11-2014, 07:29 AM
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+1 on diagnose first. May not be the tire at all. Decent tire shops will have a dunk tank that they can submerge tire to find slow leaks. Otherwise its the spray soapy liquid trick and look for the bubbles.
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