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Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:23 pm
by cameronrobyn
My run flat indicator keeps popping up on my 2006 3.0d.
I checked the tyres last week and one was at 22psi (Normally 32 psi)
I put air in them again today and same again.
Is it that obvious, or is there something I am not aware of. It has been exteremely cold here in Ipswich.
The indicator came on again when I came to work tonight.
Brake it gently (See what i did there)! I need a new tyre, any recomandations!
Cheers as always Andy
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:11 pm
by sid10
Hi get the tyre checked first maybe an issue with the rim , if it is punctured get it repaired if possible , it is highly recommended that you run both tread depth tyres on same axle aswell as the same make , so if you change one possibly better to change them both at the same time .
what size is it as sometimes people post them on here or do a wanted add you maybe lucky if it needs changed ! also could be a faulty sensor I had one going off once a week after new tyres fitted .
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:17 pm
by cameronrobyn
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:34 pm
by cameronrobyn
Cheers Sid,
Just checked it again and lost 2 PSI.
Probably have to get a new one, and opposite tyre. Can you use run flats on the front and normal on the back.
Talking £300 each
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:41 pm
by storminmike
Have you considered corrosion on the bead wall of the rim?
Twice now I had the problem so a quick trip to a back street garage tyre place....wheel off, tyre off then span the wheel upside down with a sanding disk to polish it back smooth.....no more issues
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:38 pm
by Smeeagain
What about the valves?
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:07 pm
by sid10
Sorry no you have to run all run flats or normal tyres ! As the others said could be the rim sometimes they get some crap in between the tyre & the rim once tyre off they simply clean it off refit the tyre jobs a god one . What style of wheels have you on the car ? Are they BMW X6 wheels ?
Re: Tyre Pressure Possible slow Puncture
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:14 pm
by storminmike
[quote="sid10"]
Sorry no you have to run all run flats or normal tyres ! As the others said could be the rim sometimes they get some crap in between the tyre & the rim once tyre off they simply clean it off refit the tyre jobs a god one . What style of wheels have you on the car ? Are they BMW X6 wheels ?
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agreed
I've seen it before. Normally it never goes completely flat.....just looses the 10 psi over 1 or 2 days and settles at that value
I'd try that first with a new valve..... £10 tops befor you screw the sidewall in for good
