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Leaking valve stem leads to new tires

I noticed my outside passenger dually was losing air and it was significant-30 lbs.  I pumped it up to 100 and in 2 weeks sitting it again is down 35 lbs.- time to do something.  I decided to check my other tires and found they are all 6 years old.  I went to the tire shop in the area I used to deal with years ago to get 4- 295/75 22.5 tires.  He said they had Aurora UF03 tires- a private label brand made by Hankook.  At $315 per tire the price is right so I now have 4 new tires on my rear ( fronts were replaced in December) with all new valve stems.  Now we are good to go......................... ^.^d

It is interesting that my regular check of tire pressure found a minor problem that could easily have turned into a major one.  Inspect your tires, pressure, etc- they are the only thing between you and the road.
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

Re: Leaking valve stem leads to new tires

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Ted & Karen –
It is interesting that my regular check of tire pressure found a minor problem that could easily have turned into a major one.  Inspect your tires, pressure, etc- they are the only thing between you and the road.

Just curious......do you use balance beads in the tires and tire pressure sensors on the valve stems?
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.
 

Re: Leaking valve stem leads to new tires

Reply #2 –
Twig- I use neither.  I use a visual inspection and my tire pressure gauge. 
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing