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Don-Wi

06-29-2006 13:24:05

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Last Friday I ran over a 2x4 with nails in it with the front tire on my 1600. I noticed almost right away that it was a little softer than the other, checked the preasure and sure enough it was down to 20 lbs. I took it off and put on the spare we have. I checked it twice after that and it was at 0 psi, but still had some pressure because it still had some bounce to it. I took it in a few days ago, picked it up today. They said they couldn't find a leak, but they put a new tube in anyway and gave me back the other one, pumped up and not leaking one bit.

The only thing I can figure, is air was trapped outside the tube but inside the tire, and the nail must have let that out but didn't puncture the tube. What's your thoughts???

Donovan from Wisconsin

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Dan-IA

06-29-2006 20:56:08

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Re: Figure this... in reply to Don-Wi, 06-29-2006 13:24:05

Most tire gauges don't read anything at all under 5PSI. My sole exception in my personal collection is the one that came with my ATV--those tires should have only 3-4PSI, depending on terrain.

The rubber on the outer tire is pretty stiff--since you removed it and it's not supporting tractor weight, it might still seem to be kinda up.

I, still being young and having good hearing, just inflate a leaky tube and rotate it slowly. I can usually hear the air leak. If I can't... I have peach fuzz on my face where I don't shave, and it's remarkably sensitive. Can find most slow leaks that way.

Lastly, I'd recommend taking a 'baby pool', filling it with clear water, inflating the tube and submerging it. The bubbles will easily indicate where the leak is.

That's all I got.

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david from mo

06-29-2006 19:53:57

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Re: Figure this... in reply to Don-Wi, 06-29-2006 13:24:05

A leak in a tube can be hard to find, hard to put enough air in it. The best way I've found on the hard to find ones, put a little water in the tube. Works better than the water tank, roll tube and moisture will show up on the hard to find leaks.

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Nebraska Cowman

06-29-2006 18:07:37

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Re: Figure this... in reply to Don-Wi, 06-29-2006 13:24:05

I don't know. Tubes are peculiar creatures. Years ago it was common to not be able to find a leak. Our theory was that a patch would stretch when inflated outside the tire and keep it from leaking. The best way to avoid trouble was to sell the farmer a new tube.

Even bad boys are just as good as they can be

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BobMo

06-29-2006 14:00:23

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Re: Figure this... in reply to Don-Wi, 06-29-2006 13:24:05

Don, yes it could have happened that way. I've had tires I thought were aired up but had air trapped that leaked off overnight giving the appearance of a new leak. Took me a while to figure out what was going on..... ..Good Luck

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Don-Wi

06-29-2006 23:35:18

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Re: Figure this... in reply to BobMo, 06-29-2006 14:00:23

The real kicker is that these tires have been mounted for a year already. I may check the tube for leaks in the milkhouse sink. I dunno, looked like it was holding air pretty good to me when they gave me back the inflated tube.....

O well, 21 bucks down the drain....

Donovan from Wisconsin

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06-29-2006 13:46:45

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Re: Figure this... in reply to Don-Wi, 06-29-2006 13:24:05

Dunno, but if a tire has a leak, tube or no tube, a guy should be able to find it. Doesn't take much other than a spray can of soapy water. I don't care if it's a real slow leak either.

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