Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:40:53 -0500 From: tom reingold <tlr244nopsamnline.net> Subject: Re: leaky snowtires
Bob wrote: > On 12 Dec 2002 16:17:13 GMT, davehinznopsamcop.net wrote: > > > >>Stems would be my first guess; > > > > I also should have mentioned... push the stem from side to side a > little when you test. A good stem won't care; a leaky stem will > leak for you. Also, it is possible to replace the stems without > even re balancing, although you may need a machine to break the > tire from the rim to try it. A good (small) shop can handle this > for you if that's the problem. > > Bob I think I'm in business now. I needed an oil change anyway, so I asked my mechanic to replace the valve stems. He said he cleaned the rims, too. I guess that means he cleared off rust, and perhaps he added that goo, too. And he re-balanced the wheels, too. I was having the leak problems only on the two left wheels. Let's see what happens on the right now. Thanks a lot, folks! -- Tom Reingold Noo Joizy