Snoopy

Ugh. I think I'm going to need a new rear tire. I don't have the TPMS (I think that's the right acronym), so I have started checking the pressure myself (I know I should do this, but I didn't at first and never did with my BMW). So, I checked it about 2 months ago and the rear right tire was quite low. Filled it up, checked it a few weeks later and it seemed to be holding steady. Well, tonight I leave work and the car just doesn't feel right. I wanted to stop and get gas, so I pull into the gas station and check the pressure. It was at 20! Yikes! I filled it up, but obviously there must be something wrong, maybe a slow leak?? Planning to go to a local tire place (have bought tires there before) as opposed to the dealer. I hope they can figure it out. If there is a slow leak, is it better just to replace the tire? This is my daily driver. Things always seem to break at the wrong time. Yesterday I knocked the diamond in my engagement ring loose!

Alan Smithee

There was a long thread on the repair vs. replace debate in the last week. Scroll down a page or two.

Snoopy

Cool, thanks. I'll check it out. If there's any doubt as to safety though, I think I will just replace. I hope they can figure out what the problem is.

Stephenkng

It is very easy for the tire shop to find out where the leak at. All they have to do is to remove the wheel and tire from the car and put it under water to find out where the leak(s) is (are). Any good tire shop should be able to pin point where the problem is. Good luck

micgreeny

if it has a slow leak like from a nail, scew, ect. I'd just have it pluged. have been doing this for years in my work trucks, dump trailor. had 7 nail in one tire, had them all pluged also up to 4 on my work truck. my truck and trailor don't go 180 mph but, the porsche does not hold 3 to 6 tons of weight. never had a problem. do all the repairs myself now.--------------mike

Eggplant Cab

The approved method of repair is a plug patch. Don't do a patch or plug only. You can only have 1 plug patch in the tire to maintain speed rating.

PistolPete

Don't forget to check the valve stem too, I had a slow leak that drove me nuts until I got a valve stem tool from PepBoys and discovered how loose it was.

-Pete

Snoopy

I never even considered this. Thanks. Going to take it in this morning.

MMD

Definitel PITA. But fix it and get it over with. I'd take it to a serious experienced well-equipped tire place, not a local garage where they will f up your wheel.

Snoopy

It was a rusty nail and they patched it. I had it done at a place I've been to before -- local tire place, not a huge chain.

Holli82

Don't leave us hanging now....is the engagement ring OK?

Snoopy

Yes, it is fine too! Friend at work has a jeweler her family uses, so took it to him. The guy fixed it and polished it free of charge while my husband waited!