Tyre valve stem leak

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?
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?
 
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.

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Synthetic rubber reverts back to crude oil over time.
Are you just lonely? Is that it? No social clubs or anything near you that you can go to meet other loners? This place is near you. Why not pop down there?

 
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So you've no idea whether it's leaking between valve and rim or not. OK I know you're having a game
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.
 
Thank God for that. I thought I was the only sad lonely loser on this forum…..
 
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