Slow Car Tyre Leaks
Gradual leaking of air from your car tires over a long period of time.
Check out an interesting infographic about some facts about Slow Car Tire.
Unlike other Car Tyre leaks , Slow car tyre leaks rarely shows signs of problem like hissing noise or sudden change in car tire pressure.
Slow Tire Leak can appear on any part of the tyre which complicates the source of origin of the leak.
Areas of Tyre prone to Slow Tire Leak:
- Around the valve
- On the Tyre sidewall
- On the valve stem
- In the tread
- In the Tyre Bead
Dangers of Driving with Slow Tire Leak
Slow Tire Leak may turn out to be hazardous if neglected for a long period. Slow Tyre Leak causes the gradual low level of Tyre Pressure, causing the tyres to generate more heat and this excess heat and friction can wear the rubber and even a blowout can occur. This kind of risk is more prominent if driving on freeways at higher speed.
Signs of Slow Car Tyre Leak:
- Low Car Tire Pressure after your car has been parked for a long period
- Frequent Tire Flats Detected after you replaced one or more tires
- Showing Lower Tire Pressure in one tire while others maintain the proper tyre pressure.
How Slow Leak Tyres are Repaired?
The right repair solution for the Slow Tyre Leak depends on the source of origin of Tyre Leak and on the level of damage.
- A leak in the Tire Tread can be repair by a patch by the mechanic
- Leak caused by bent wheel may need both the wheel and tire to be replaced
- Leak caused due to value corrosion requires the replacement of valve
If you suspect, if any of your car tires with slow air leak, its better to consult with an expert Tire Mechanic, AL NAHDHA AUTO GARAGE provides expert solution to all types of Car Tyre Leak Problems and Other related Tyre Repairs.