one tire just won't take air in

KwlAznKid · 04-17-2015, 03:20 AM

I was checking my tire pressure tonight in prepping for mfest and one of my tires was a tad low (but still totally fine) but i decided to just put some air to be safe for the drive tomorrow and for some reason it just won't take the air! i tired the pump on the other three tires and it worked fine but this one just won't take it

i started off at 33 psi and it dropped all the way down to 21 due to me continuously trying and eventually i got it to 30 (door panel recommends rears to be at 34)

so my first question is.. am I okay to drive to mfest? it's a good 300 miles or so for me i think

thanks!

VTECaddict · 04-17-2015, 04:10 AM

Is the tire not holding air or is the valve stem messed up? Either way I would get it fixed before the trip.

KwlAznKid · 04-17-2015, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Is the tire not holding air or is the valve stem messed up? Either way I would get it fixed before the trip.

holds air, just hard to add air

Gary@TireRack · 04-17-2015, 08:11 AM

Does not sound like an issue with the tire itsef. You could have the valve stem checked/replaced or use a different chuck to attach to the valve when inflating the tire.

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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Is the tire not holding air or is the valve stem messed up? Either way I would get it fixed before the trip. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Does not sound like an issue with the tire itsef. You could have the valve stem checked/replaced or use a different chuck to attach to the valve when inflating the tire. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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