"Possible Causes of Slow Air Loss from a Tyre"
"Bridgestone Tyres Southampton, Tyres Southampton ( 650+ words)"
[ "Possible Causes of Slow Air Loss from a Tyre Osmosis makes a tyre lose around 1-3 psi of air in a month. The chances of tyre-related issues increase when the tyre gets deflated beyond 25% from the suggested pressure. Thus, you must be aware of the slow leakages in the Bridgestone Tyres Southampton, their causes, and resolving them.Reasons for Slow Air Leakage in A Tyre1. Issues in WheelSlow loss of air from the tyre is caused due to two major issues in a wheel. They are:Bent or degraded wheelWhen the wheels hit any road hazard or get corroded, they lose their round shape partially. More air loss occurs if the corrosion occurs at the part where the tyre has been mounted. Vehicles vibrate as a result of bent wheels. This may degrade the tyre bead, which in turn results in an air leak from the tyre. You need to visit a reliable technician and get the wheel repaired or the valve system replaced if you trace any of the above issues.Inefficient valve stemWhen the valve stems get exposed to too many chemicals on the road, the air gets leaked out. Usually, the car drivers or owners get a new valve set while purchasing new tyres. However, you need to get the tyre replaced if it loses beyond 1-3 psi of air slowly in a month. Another cause may be the over-tightening of the core of the valve. You will have to tighten it using a pre-set wrench at a torque limit of 4 inches per pound.2. Tyre DamagesVarious tyre-related issues are present that result in a slow loss of air from the tyre:Change in TemperatureWith every temperature drop of 10F, a tyre loses around 2% of the pressure. Similarly, with every temperature drop of 10F, the tyre pressure rises by 2%. So, you need not inflate the tyres immediately if they are under-inflated in the morning after spending a night in the cold outside. The inflation will get back to its normal by afternoon after you drive it for some distance. Over and under-inflated tyres increase the chances of punctures and tyre damagesRoad hazardsThe sidewalls of a tyre may get flexed by driving over a curb or huge pothole. Thus, the tyre loses air. You will just have to get the tyre inflated if the wheel-tyre unit has not been damaged b the road hazard. However, you must also inspect for any punctures, cuts, or bulges in the tyre sidewall. This may denote any external or internal tyre damage contributing to the air leaks.NailsNails get into the tyres and cause punctures. The air leakage occurs at a rate of 2-3 psi per day. This nail may get stuck in the tyre and cause an insignificant amount of air loss at a slow rate. You need to extract this nail. Otherwise, the leak may get worse with time and you may have to replace the tyre or repair it to prevent the tyre from getting flat.Air Leakage Spot TracingYou can use these two ways to trace the air leakage if you find your tyre losing air slowly. They are as below:Feel and soundBeing the easiest way, air leaks from the tyre can be traced by the feel and sound. You can hear a hissing sound from the tyre, which intensifies as you move closer to the tyre. You can touch the tyre at that spot and feel if there is any air loss. The spot with damage or leak will feel hotter if your tyre is hot.Soapy waterYou can make a spray using water and 20% detergent or soap. This mixture can be sprayed on the tyre and its rim edge. First, the valve system is covered with the mixture followed by covering the exterior as well as interior edges. The mixture can also be poured on the tyre tread and sidewall to trace any damage. The leak in the tyre will be indicated by the bubbles appearing. However, you will have to wait for at least five minutes before noticing the spot of slow air loss in the tyre. Usually, this method of soapy water works best both for big and small punctures. You need not demount the Tyres Southampton in this case. This method is quite convenient and less time-consuming." ]