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How to check for Air Leaks in your Tire

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By codytcantrell
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Hard to find an Air Leak? Try this.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • You'll need water(use your water hoes).
  1. Step 1

    Remove your tire from your car.

  2. Step 2

    Lay the tire flat on the ground.

  3. Step 3

    Turn on your water, but not full blast, just enough to fill the inner edge of the tire.

  4. Step 4

    If it starts to bubble, in certain areas, you have an air leak.

Tips & Warnings
  • The tire might need to be cleaned on the inside. You'll need to remove the metal wheel from the tire. Clean out any dirt or mud that might be clogged in there.
  • Be extremely easy as you take out the metal wheel. You might bend it and that will make it harder to fit back in.

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