2023 Author: Charles Youmans | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-20 18:41
A tubeless wheel has many advantages over a conventional wheel. However, there are situations when such a tire deflates, but there is no apparent reason for this. In this case, you will definitely have to contact specialists who will determine why the depressurization occurred.
Modern manufacturers are increasingly installing tubeless tires on cars. The main advantage is the ability to maintain tire pressure in the event of minor damage. Thus, for some time, the wheel functions normally, gradually losing pressure. Tests have shown that the use of this technology improves road safety, since such a tire practically cannot burst.
Most often, the wheel begins to deform due to the appearance of a puncture or cut. The driver is not always able to independently find the place of damage, which led to sad consequences. In this case, you need to carefully get to the nearest tire service. If the puncture happened in a rural area or far from the service station, then it is better to dismantle the wheel and install the "spare". After that, the damaged tire must be sent for diagnostics.
The tire worker will pump the wheel a few atmospheres higher, after which he will try to determine the place of the air outlet by ear. Having found the approximate location of damage, using a soapy solution, it will determine the specific point of descent. Due to the release of air, soap bubbles will appear. Then there is little to do - to eliminate the defect.
But not always everything turns out so easily. If it did not work out the place, then the wheel is completely immersed in water. The principle of operation is approximately the same as with soapy water. Bubbles will begin to emerge from the damaged area. If the wheel pierces a sharp object and gets stuck there, then you will have to dismantle and attach the patch. Small pieces of debris can be found with a rag, which will cling to them if dragged along the inner surface of the wheel.
Sometimes this is not enough. If no foreign objects and punctures are found, then the reason may lie in damage to the nipple or disc. It is easier to change the spool due to its low price. The problem of disc deformation is solved with the help of a special rolling device, where its original shape is restored.
Loose fit may be due to sand or rust formation. This is solved by thorough rinsing and silicone grease. In addition, low air temperatures can be the cause of low pressure. However, it usually recovers after the start of movement.