If so it's the fitter's problem, so take it back.
And you haven't answered
but how do you know? Soapy water bubble test?
Tyre valve stem leak
- Thread starter DiyNutJob
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And you haven't answered
but how do you know? Soapy water bubble test?
I know because tyre not as round as it should. Basic questions and answers are available on youtube.
What if I don't like the fitter?
Psst. There is no valve. There is no tyre either. No wheel. No car even. This poster just makes things up. Play along.
Then why trades people panicking?
Is there a flatter bit where it sits on the road?
All the more reason to take it back and have a barney with him
Can't tell if flatter, but can tell not as round.
I don't barney with people I don't like.
No doubt people think this is faffing. But, I think this is leisurely research.
The valve stem base for the play wheel is easily accessible. For my regular use wheel, the stem is deeper in. But, I don't think it will be a problem. The stem can't be rotated because the rubber has bound to the metal from heat cycling and ageing. The rubber feels sticky as a sign of aging. Synthetic rubber reverts back to crude oil over time. The valve base is positioned to interact with the tyre bead during mounting/dismounting and inflation.
The valve stem base for the play wheel is easily accessible. For my regular use wheel, the stem is deeper in. But, I don't think it will be a problem. The stem can't be rotated because the rubber has bound to the metal from heat cycling and ageing. The rubber feels sticky as a sign of aging. Synthetic rubber reverts back to crude oil over time. The valve base is positioned to interact with the tyre bead during mounting/dismounting and inflation.
So you've no idea whether it's leaking between valve and rim or not. OK I know you're having a game
@DiyNutJob
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If I didn't know it, why would I say it? I just don't do the obvious stuff. But for you, I'll do it just once. Yes, it is confirmed leaking there. Yes, I know what the valve core is. It is not leaking there. There is no leak major enough for me to see easily around the outside rim interface. There is no leak major enough for me to see easily on the rubber. The inner face of the wheel was not examined because it's kinda obvious no need to look there until the primary leak is sorted.
I am here meeting loner like you.
Thank God for that. I thought I was the only sad lonely loser on this forum…..
Unfortunately you are, along with your trade buddies. What happened to the insurance guy? Should be here telling me insurance invalidate from messing with tyre.
Racing certainty the fitter wouldn't like you!
Fine by me. I don't care what the people I don't like do.
