Re: TB removal and then some!!!
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Originally Posted by Roadster
Ever since I've owned my 94...there has always been slow air leaks in both rear tires...so today loaded up the tires in the Vibe and took a ride to NTB...
The RR tire ended up with a nail that has been in there forever...
They couldn't find a leak in the LR tire...but since I was there had both tires removed (RR) to be repaired and LR to be cleaned....
No signs of any dry rot outside or inside of both tires....which are from 2012....they both look great....so good news there....and the tire sensor just fell off the RR inside wheel....so no biggie there....recleaned the wheels and tires with Stoner tire dressing and Speedy....not pristine or show wheels...but decent for a driver...
Still have more to do to get back on the road....but progress being made....[emoji16][emoji16]
Pic #1....the nail that has been with me for the last 6 plus years...
Pic #2....recleaned all of the wheels with Stoner tire dressing and Speedy....
Pic #3...3 done and looking decent...not pristine or show quality...but good for a driver...
Pic #4....may get these refinished some day and use my spare set when these get redone....
Pic #5....the tire sensor just fell off the inside of the wheel...may have happen during the removal.... Attachment 13111Attachment 13112Attachment 13113Attachment 13114Attachment 13115
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Two thoughts: First, I had a slow leak in a rear ZR-1 tire that a good tire shop could not find. Took it back to Costco where I had bought the Michelin tires and they immediately said "leaky valve". They replaced the valve without charge and the slow leak stopped. As a side note, I usually pumped up my tires to about 50-55 psi for winter storage to avoid flat spots. They said the valves are only warranted for 40 psi. Second, that nail looks like it is a recent addition. Usually a nail that has been in a tire for a short while will wear down flush and be quite shiny. That one doesn't look worn. Maybe a bad valve in that one too, along with the nail?--Bob
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