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    ok so as u know i just got my new GP but the tires keep losing air not a ton but still losing air what could the problem be? there are no holes in the tire that i can hear, and what psi should i run in them?
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    is the coating on the rim flaking off on the inside, causing the bead to leak? have you taken the tires off the check for nails or anything that may have punctured it?

    i run all my tires at about 35 psi, but if you want a little better mileage run them higher (~38).
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    Could always be leaking out thru the valve stem if the inside piece wasn't tightened...
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    my dad talked to his friend he said to bring them to him could they just need to be cleaned?
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    If you have time grab a bucket with dishsoap in it and a rag, take the tire off and put the soapy water onto the tire and check for bubbles, put it around the valve stem too... and around the lip of both sides of the rims

    If there are no holes, maybe try upgrading to nitrogen as opposed to reg air
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lionel View Post
    If you have time grab a bucket with dishsoap in it and a rag, take the tire off and put the soapy water onto the tire and check for bubbles, put it around the valve stem too... and around the lip of both sides of the rims

    If there are no holes, maybe try upgrading to nitrogen as opposed to reg air
    Co-sign... one of mine was doing the same. I took it to Pep Boys and they the soap and water test for me and sure enough, it was a small crack on the inner lip.
    Beer is cheaper than gas... Drink don't drive
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