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I don't get this. my front tires keep 25psi, but loose 8.

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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 07:06 PM
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Last ride, I inflated my tires to 8psi in front, and not much in the back.
When I got home, I had a "flat" front tire. The same kind of stuff had already happened, so, I put it to the test at 25psi(actually maybe a little less...1.5 bar). I even rode for 2 hours with the tire so inflated. I checked them when I got home. Guess what? They didn't loose any air!

How the heck is this possible? they can't keep 8psi, and endure a 2hour 25psi ride.

Any one can explain this, or should I call Scully and Mulder?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 07:34 PM
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It is possiable that the 25psi may have closed any opening that the 8psi was not tight enough to do. Example: you have some grass between your wheel and tire, the 8 may not press the tire hard enough against the rim to seal the gap, but the 25 put enough pressure on it to close it.

Just my opinion.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 09:11 PM
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Happens with me in the dunes sand will get in between the tire and the wheel. I end up with a slow air leak. I have to clean it out once or twice a year. You can check it with some soapy water just lay the tire on it side and add a little soapy water and look for bubbles.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 09:43 PM
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This happens when I run my big tires. The air leaks around the rim.
 
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