Best way to deal with slow puncture?

Gaygle · 16 Sep 2011 at 20:59

Just take it to Kwik Fit to be repaired for £20. You don't need to travel miles to a "specialist" tyre place for a simple tyre puncture repair.

Matt82 · 16 Sep 2011 at 21:02

Clown said:
What's the place in Rainham called?

sorry, forgot to say

elite in rainham

Dureth · 17 Sep 2011 at 12:03

Clarkey said:
Err yes it is unusual, if it's losing air then it's faulty, simple.

So you'd expect tyres to never lose any air? I've always checked my tyre preassures about once a month over various cars, bikes, vans and tyre changes. Most times they need a couple of PSI extra, nothing drastic but they do lose a little bit of air over time.

Either I've been indredibly unlucky and had dozens of new fitted tyres on different rims which all lost air or tyres do lose air over time.

Clown · 17 Sep 2011 at 14:58

Took it to a place today and they couldn't see anything piercing the tyre. Said it could likely be the bearings. It would have cost £12 but I need to order a locking nut thing.

They can also get my wheels refurbished for £100 quid a wheel as they are split rims. I might just do it.

Muffin` · 17 Sep 2011 at 15:17

Valves?

IAmATeaf · 17 Sep 2011 at 16:33

I used a plumbers blow torch, you know the one they use to solder copper pipes, just locate the puncture, be gentle with the torch, then use a butter knife to make the perfect seal. Just imagine you're burning the top of a crème brûlée and you're half way there.

Clown · 17 Sep 2011 at 16:40

Muffin` said:
Valves?

Dunno, they stopped after they couldn't take the wheel off

Fuzz · 17 Sep 2011 at 16:51

Where was your locking wheel nut key then?

MofoKilla · 17 Sep 2011 at 19:01

Kwik fit are your best bet they offer a truly exceptional service.

Clown · 18 Sep 2011 at 09:43

Scubascorpion said:
Where was your locking wheel nut key then?

I don't know

I have to buy a new one.

realscot · 18 Sep 2011 at 10:05

I had a front right going down often recently, turned out to be a small crack in the inside rim of the alloy. Managed to get the wheel welded for £10 and did the tyre removal/fitting myself. Some say ur not supposed to weld alloy but it worked, it balanced fine, the tyre's staying round.

Clown · 24 Sep 2011 at 14:13

Okay, there's no puncture... The wheels are so badly corroded that it's leaking from the rim. As they are split-rims they will be quite expensive to repair. I might just live with it for now until they all start leaking air. Then I'll just buy a new set of alloys from somewhere.

Fuzz · 24 Sep 2011 at 14:28

Have it shot blasted, primer fillered and painted then!

Rich_L · 24 Sep 2011 at 20:51

If it only starts getting noticeable enough to need (presumably) a top-up of air every month or so when getting petrol at the garage, check oil etc while you're at it.

Bhogal · 26 Sep 2011 at 03:02

Either puncture repair or best yet, get tyre changed

Clown · 26 Sep 2011 at 12:37

Scubascorpion said:
Have it shot blasted, primer fillered and painted then!

You mean get them refurbished? The quotes I've been getting are silly, £850 at Lepsons! I might as well buy new ones.

So my next question is what alloys look good on a Mk4 Golf?

Fuzz · 26 Sep 2011 at 12:47

I didn't say get them all done, just the one withe the issue, do the others as you have the money.

Clown · 26 Sep 2011 at 13:55

It's not so much about having the money, it's that there might be the possibility of getting new alloys for cheaper. Hopefully ones that aren't two piece and famous for falling apart