Opps have i F*&%@d one of my new tyres

[zooooom]

While out and about today, I noticed that one of the front tyres looked a little flat so stopped at nearest petrol station to check it over.
Could not believe it tyre was down to only 8psi, I had not notice any difference in the steering and the car wasn't pulling to one side when driving or braking. I have visually inspected the wheel and tyre, can not see any damage or nails in tyre that would cause a slow punture.
The tyre is Goodyear eagle f1 225x 35zr18 with only a few hundred miles on them. Any advise would be gratefully received.

Edited by zooooom on Saturday 9th February 20:22

[tbdgriff500]

cr*p in the valve,or just a faulty valve maybe?

[glow worm]

Jack your car up,take the wheel off, and I'll bet you a £1 to a penny you've got a nail in it....I've had about 4 in the last 12 months...If your lucky it's the valve...Main problem isn't your tyre ...Its have you f***ed the wheel, 8 psi I would have thought you've probably got away with it...count yourself lucky.

Edited by glow worm on Saturday 9th February 20:38

[G1ABB]

glow worm said:

Jack your car up,take the wheel off, and I'll bet you a £1 to a penny you've got a nail in it....I've had about 4 in the last 12 months...If your lucky it's the valve...Main problem isn't your tyre ...Its have you f***ed the wheel, 8 psi I would have thought you've probably got away with it...count yourself lucky.

Edited by glow worm on Saturday 9th February 20:38

You could have a jealous neighbour?????? he he ..

Cheers
Graham

[nelly1]

tbdgriff500 said:

cr*p in the valve...

How often do you have to do this?

[zooooom]

Thanks guys I will take the wheel of tomorrow and have a good look at wheel and tyre.

[Targarama]

Could just be a bad seal between tyre and rim - you say they only have a few hundred miles on them so I guess recently fitted?

[zooooom]

Targarama said:

Could just be a bad seal between tyre and rim - you say they only have a few hundred miles on them so I guess recently fitted?

Yes you could be right, I am going to check tyre pressure again tomorrow and see if it has stayed stable. The problem with having such low profile tyres its difficult to see if tyre has deflated.

[Jasper Gilder]

Take it to a tyre centre - they'll throw wheel and tyre in a bath of water and see where the bubbles are coming from. Could be a puncture ( probably repairable if not near the sidewall) Could be faulty valve, could be corrosion on the rim stopping the seal or it could be a porous wheel - there was a batch of dodgy spider alloys a few years back I recall. They'll find it and advise. Puncture repairs cost about £15.00 so we're not breaking the bank here!

[LordGrover]

nelly1 said:

tbdgriff500 said:

cr*p in the valve...

How often do you have to do this?