air pressure in low profile tires
I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza with low profile tires. I find that a least once a month the tire light comes on and I have to stop and check the tires for air. Usually it is one of the front tires. Is this normal for these tires? I can't recall ever having to put so much air in tires and they are not old either.
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
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I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza with low profile tires. I find that a least once a month the tire light comes on and I have to stop and check the tires for air. Usually it is one of the front tires. Is this normal for these tires? I can't recall ever having to put so much air in tires and they are not old either.
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
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Did this slow leak start around when you last fitted replacement tyres? Or have you hit a kerb/curb/pothole/speed bump hard around the same time? Could be poor fitment, or damage. Is there sealant inside your tyres?
– Criggie
Dec 26 '18 at 22:16
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I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza with low profile tires. I find that a least once a month the tire light comes on and I have to stop and check the tires for air. Usually it is one of the front tires. Is this normal for these tires? I can't recall ever having to put so much air in tires and they are not old either.
subaru
asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
261
I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza with low profile tires. I find that a least once a month the tire light comes on and I have to stop and check the tires for air. Usually it is one of the front tires. Is this normal for these tires? I can't recall ever having to put so much air in tires and they are not old either.
subaru
subaru
asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
261
asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
261
asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
261
asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
261
asked Dec 26 '18 at 16:39
Susan BeyerSusan Beyer
261
261
2
Did this slow leak start around when you last fitted replacement tyres? Or have you hit a kerb/curb/pothole/speed bump hard around the same time? Could be poor fitment, or damage. Is there sealant inside your tyres?
– Criggie
Dec 26 '18 at 22:16
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Did this slow leak start around when you last fitted replacement tyres? Or have you hit a kerb/curb/pothole/speed bump hard around the same time? Could be poor fitment, or damage. Is there sealant inside your tyres?
– Criggie
Dec 26 '18 at 22:16
2
2
Did this slow leak start around when you last fitted replacement tyres? Or have you hit a kerb/curb/pothole/speed bump hard around the same time? Could be poor fitment, or damage. Is there sealant inside your tyres?
– Criggie
Dec 26 '18 at 22:16
Did this slow leak start around when you last fitted replacement tyres? Or have you hit a kerb/curb/pothole/speed bump hard around the same time? Could be poor fitment, or damage. Is there sealant inside your tyres?
– Criggie
Dec 26 '18 at 22:16
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You don't have to regularly put air in low profile tires. Have the tires checked to see if there's a problem - an ill-fitting bead or a nail.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 17:19
PeteConPeteCon
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Low profile tires tend to be installed on nicer alloy type wheels. Fancy alloy wheels are highly susceptible to sealing issues as it's easy for them to become damaged and have corrosion form causing leaks around the beads. It's especially bad if those types of wheels are exposed to salt (whether it be road salt or ocean spray).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
Brian KnoblauchBrian Knoblauch
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A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
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You don't have to regularly put air in low profile tires. Have the tires checked to see if there's a problem - an ill-fitting bead or a nail.
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You don't have to regularly put air in low profile tires. Have the tires checked to see if there's a problem - an ill-fitting bead or a nail.
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You don't have to regularly put air in low profile tires. Have the tires checked to see if there's a problem - an ill-fitting bead or a nail.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 17:19
PeteConPeteCon
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You don't have to regularly put air in low profile tires. Have the tires checked to see if there's a problem - an ill-fitting bead or a nail.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 17:19
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Low profile tires tend to be installed on nicer alloy type wheels. Fancy alloy wheels are highly susceptible to sealing issues as it's easy for them to become damaged and have corrosion form causing leaks around the beads. It's especially bad if those types of wheels are exposed to salt (whether it be road salt or ocean spray).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
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A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
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Low profile tires tend to be installed on nicer alloy type wheels. Fancy alloy wheels are highly susceptible to sealing issues as it's easy for them to become damaged and have corrosion form causing leaks around the beads. It's especially bad if those types of wheels are exposed to salt (whether it be road salt or ocean spray).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
Brian KnoblauchBrian Knoblauch
11.3k32437
A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
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Low profile tires tend to be installed on nicer alloy type wheels. Fancy alloy wheels are highly susceptible to sealing issues as it's easy for them to become damaged and have corrosion form causing leaks around the beads. It's especially bad if those types of wheels are exposed to salt (whether it be road salt or ocean spray).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
Brian KnoblauchBrian Knoblauch
11.3k32437
Low profile tires tend to be installed on nicer alloy type wheels. Fancy alloy wheels are highly susceptible to sealing issues as it's easy for them to become damaged and have corrosion form causing leaks around the beads. It's especially bad if those types of wheels are exposed to salt (whether it be road salt or ocean spray).
answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
Brian KnoblauchBrian Knoblauch
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answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
Brian KnoblauchBrian Knoblauch
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answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
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answered Dec 26 '18 at 19:57
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A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
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A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
A porous rim is a possibility...
– Solar Mike
Dec 26 '18 at 23:02
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Did this slow leak start around when you last fitted replacement tyres? Or have you hit a kerb/curb/pothole/speed bump hard around the same time? Could be poor fitment, or damage. Is there sealant inside your tyres?
– Criggie
Dec 26 '18 at 22:16