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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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I just purchased my Polaris Sportsman 500; brought it home and the next day the tire was flat. I put air back in it and next day it was flat again. I don't see any holes or hear any air coming out.
Can I take it to a tire store and see if they can try and fix it. Also when putting the tire on what does the lugs needed to be torque too.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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If it's a 2 piece flange nut (Washer and lug nut together) my 2006 manual says 27 ft. lbs. If it's a single lug nut, 90 ft. lbs.

The thing to try is take the tire off, inflate to the maximum psi as listed on the tire, and run it through a tub with soapy water in it. Use dish soap. The leak should show itself with a steady stream of bubbles being formed. If it's around the bead of the tire try whacking the tire with a small sledge hammer to reseat the bead. If that doesn't work bring it to a tire shop and have them remount it with glue on the beads. If it's a hole use a plug kit. If it's in the sidewall it's better to put a patch on the inside but many of us have put plugs in sidewalls of ATV tires without any problem.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Try replacing the valve stem core(or make sure it's not loose) and make sure to have a cap. If that doesn't do the trick it's probably a bead leak and MooseHenden has the right idea of checking for that or a hole somewhere. I bought a can of bead sealer from Napa and always use it when I replace tires. Did you get this new (said you just purchased it)? If so, bring it back to the dealer and let them deal with it for free.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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You could put some Slime in it. Kind of messy stuff. Lots of people around this area use it because of the Cactus needles.

Fred
 
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