How to check if there's a leak in tyre?

[tinkertaylor]

Long story short, tyre had half a screw sort of embedded sideways (not very deep) into groove...taken it out as it was half hanging out anyway and I want to see whether it's leaking air or not...any quick tests I can do? Cheers.

[Jordan Rich]

we use a leak tester which reacts to air escaping by bubbling up, as far as im aware its a glorified version of diluted washing up liquid...

[CoolHands]

errrr.... does the air come out?

Revolutionary, I know

[tinkertaylor]

CoolHands said:

errrr.... does the air come out?

Revolutionary, I know

couldn't see anyone posting that response..tt

[tinkertaylor]

Jordan Rich said:

we use a leak tester which reacts to air escaping by bubbling up, as far as im aware its a glorified version of diluted washing up liquid...

Thanks. So just put diluted washing up liquid on the tyre to see if bubbles up?

[CoolHands]

no put it in through the valve. If it comes out a hole you've got a problem.


You're welcome

[jamei303]

tinkertaylor said:

Thanks. So just put diluted washing up liquid on the tyre to see if bubbles up?

Yes, or put the wheel in the bath.

[tinkertaylor]

jamei303 said:

Yes, or put the wheel in the bath.

don't think that'd go down well!

going to try the washing up liquid now. thanks

[K12beano]

Cool said:

Revolutionary, I know

Tyres tend to, yes...