ATV tire -slow leak

[captpierre]

I bought a new Honda ATV last fall.

 

All is well, runs like a clock.

 

For the last 2 months one back tire leaks slowly.

 

Takes about 7 days to get soft.

 

Took it off and put it in the lake, submerged.

 

Looking for bubbles. None from anywhere. Rims, valve or tread.

 

Is there something I can do or should I take it to an ATV dealer?

 

Thanks

[mcdougy]

Maybe try, pumping it up to say 15 lbs air and submerge again. with the low running tire pressure of 5lbs or so it may be hard to detect without adding a bunch more air/with safety in mind.

[porkpie]

Fill with tire slime . I used to run it in my last bike. Lots of guys run slime in all their tires for trail riding. I haven't heard of any issues.

[Paudash]

slime is the way to go

[Raf]

soap and water around the usual areas usuallly finds it

[vance]

Similar problem with mine last week,rather than play around with it I just put a tube in it.

 

vance

[Rod Caster]

$15-$20 to re-seat it. Likely that is the issue especially if you habitually run it at low psi

[DOS]

Tire slime, never worry again unless you have to replace the rubber.

 

Dan

[Bernie]

Uggh. I hate fixing the ones with slime in them. Usually takes more time to fix them right as well.

Most ATV tires I repair have crud caught between the bead and rim.

I remove the tire, clean the rim and spray paint the bead surface on the rim. Then install the tire before the paint fully dries.

 

Careful with tubes too. ATV tires, because of the low pressure can often allow the tire to slip on the rim. If this happens it can cut the stem off the tube. Then there is no way to keep air in the tire.

Raf is right on with the soap and water. Sunlight dish soap and water is best.
Spray it on, let it sit for around five to ten minutes and look for small mounds of fine bubbles if it is a slow leak.

[DRIFTER_016]

When ever I have a leak I just take it to my local tire guy for him to fix.

When they install tires at his shop they put the liquid rubber stuff on the beads of the rim for a better seal.

Sort of like Bernie's wet paint trick.

[captpierre]

Just a follow-up guys.

 

Took the tire in to my local ATV shop.

 

They found a thorn in it causing the leak

 

Put a plug in. $20

 

Badda Boom. I'm in business

 

They said thorns are common. Who'd a thought?

 

Thanks for all your help