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VAEM 03-31-2013 03:03 PM

Ugg, a flat!
 
So, pulled the 6-er out of hibernation and she was sitting on a flat - front passanger side. Not sure at what point over the winter the tire deflated. I pumped the tire full of air and it's holding just fine (been 2 days) but now I'm worried about the tire. I haven't taken it for a drive yet.

To my question - what are the odds that tire is ok? Should I be shopping for replacements?

Ronnie06GT 03-31-2013 03:33 PM

My thoughts... the tire went flat for a reason. Usually you only lose a couple lbs over winter and top them up. So there is a reason for it to go right flat...maybe bad valve stem, poor seal to rim, tiny leak in tire, etc.

ChadStang 03-31-2013 08:46 PM

I wouldn't feel safe driving on it if its sat flat for an extended period of time. Do a nice smokey burnout to finish it off a replace it. Oh and film it please!

1low03gt 03-31-2013 09:52 PM

I would wet the tire with water to see if there is a leak coming from somewhere. :wink:

ChadStang 03-31-2013 10:31 PM


Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT (Post 188057)
I would wet the tire with water to see if there is a leak coming from somewhere. :wink:

Soapy water works best

Cancermasher 03-31-2013 11:11 PM


Originally Posted by ChadStang (Post 188051)
I wouldn't feel safe driving on it if its sat flat for an extended period of time. Do a nice smokey burnout to finish it off a replace it. Oh and film it please!

lol, yes, please do film it if you go this route!

Apocalypse Pony 04-01-2013 04:39 AM

Only flat on the bottom right ? Someone had to say it.

BaddBullitt 04-01-2013 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by Apocalypse Pony (Post 188076)
Only flat on the bottom right ? Someone had to say it.

I spent 20 years in the tire biz, and if I had a nickel for every time I heard that, I'd be a rich man..lol.. And let's not forget the other favourite one.. "Don't sell me any of those square tires"

But as said a few posts before, soapy water works best for finding a leak..

DublDee 04-01-2013 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by ChadStang (Post 188051)
I wouldn't feel safe driving on it if its sat flat for an extended period of time. Do a nice smokey burnout to finish it off a replace it. Oh and film it please!

I'm with you on that one! :D

VAEM 04-01-2013 05:25 PM

ROTFL ... you guys are hilarious. She's back in the garage for now. I don't think I trust the tire anymore either so ... filmed smoke show it is! :)


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