Slow leak in front tire

[fruitcakesa]

Having trouble locating the source. Tried spraying it with water but it must be so slow that it’s not noticeable. This is a 320x70r24 radial and heavy as a MF. Any suggestions, I don’t necessarily want to tube it if I can repair it in place.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Use a good quality stop leak.
Saved me many a headache with the unfindable leakers.

 

[jaxs]

Fix-a-flat has it's place but can also make things worse in some cases. Just how heavy a MF is can be subjective. 3320x70r 24 is a hand full but no problem with right tools and equipment. If same tire is loaded, it is even heavier but most important, makes fix-a-flat worthless. I turn my own wrenches but imo, letting tire shop handle tires is money well spent.

 

[Bee-Positive]

I had a slow leak for months that was driving me crazy (I know - short trip ).
Did exactly what you're doing trying to find the leak.
Turned out the valve stem wasn't tight but never showed any bubbles.
Tightened it up and now no more leak.

 

[Hugo Habicht]

I had a pin hole at the weld in a brand new rim recently. Also no bubbles because in my tub I could never dip the whole wheel in fully and the air was escaping through the centre, not at the tyre or the edge of the rim.

 

[jaxs]

Proper inflation is often below 20psi, boosting pressure to 50psi while testing helps soap bubbles show up better.

 

[LFP57]

Having trouble locating the source. Tried spraying it with water but it must be so slow that it’s not noticeable. This is a 320x70r24 radial and heavy as a MF. Any suggestions, I don’t necessarily want to tube it if I can repair it in place.

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Having trouble locating the source. Tried spraying it with water but it must be so slow that it’s not noticeable. This is a 320x70r24 radial and heavy as a MF. Any suggestions, I don’t necessarily want to tube it if I can repair it in place.

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[Runs With Scissors]

I have the "Kubota Brand” stop leak in my fronts.

However, I installed it as “preventative maintenance” . Therefore, ironically enough, I can’t tell if it really works…OR….. Do I not have a leak?


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[fruitcakesa]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Blue2Orange]

Valve stem? Either the valve core or the actual stem.