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Started by DGuller, September 21, 2009, 04:05:59 PM

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DGuller

September 21, 2009, 04:05:59 PM
So a couple of days ago I decided to do my patriotic duty, and check my tire pressures, to make sure I'm not unduly increasing demand for gas.  The last time I did that was about a year ago.  Since last year, three of my tires lost 2 psi of pressure, while the right front tire lost 5 psi. 

Should I be concerned about that right front tire?  It seems to me like losing 5 psi in a year is a bit much, especially when compared to other tires.  I don't think I deflated any of the tires to any significant degree while sticking the guage in the valve stem, so I'm sure that those are accurate and representative readings.

Admiral Yi

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September 21, 2009, 04:08:27 PM
5 psi in a year sounds like small beer to me.

DGuller

#2
September 21, 2009, 04:12:55 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 21, 2009, 04:08:27 PM
5 psi in a year sounds like small beer to me.
Small beer?

Barrister

#3
September 21, 2009, 04:15:34 PM
Quote from: DGuller on September 21, 2009, 04:05:59 PM
Should I be concerned about that right front tire? 

No.
Posts here are my own private opinions.  I do not speak for my employer.

Slargos

#4
September 21, 2009, 04:19:48 PM
If I were you, I would be suspicious about the genetic heritage of that tyre, and I would probably avoid letting it fraternize with the other tyres.

Perhaps mark it with a distinct tattoo in order to keep it properly segregated. A serial number or something.

Admiral Yi

#5
September 21, 2009, 04:20:59 PM
Quote from: DGuller on September 21, 2009, 04:12:55 PM
Small beer?
8 ounces.  A little girly glass.

The right front is the one you bash into the curb on tight turns.

DGuller

#6
September 21, 2009, 04:22:09 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 21, 2009, 04:20:59 PM
The right front is the one you bash into the curb on tight turns.
I'm very good at not doing that.

Admiral Yi

#7
September 21, 2009, 04:23:11 PM
Quote from: DGuller on September 21, 2009, 04:22:09 PM
I'm very good at not doing that.
Then maybe Slargo's hypothesis.

MadImmortalMan

#8
September 21, 2009, 08:57:08 PM
"Stability is destabilizing." --Hyman Minsky

"Complacency can be a self-denying prophecy."
"We have nothing to fear but lack of fear itself." --Larry Summers

Grey Fox

#9
September 21, 2009, 08:57:51 PM
Lucky people that don't have to use winter tires.
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

Darth Wagtaros

#10
September 21, 2009, 09:03:09 PM
Do you not get them rotated and pay attention to alignment? I can tell you that not get them aligned, especially, can fuck up your world.

Your tires will lose pressure anyway. 
PDH!

DGuller

#11
September 21, 2009, 09:37:12 PM
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on September 21, 2009, 09:03:09 PM
Do you not get them rotated and pay attention to alignment? I can tell you that not get them aligned, especially, can fuck up your world.

Your tires will lose pressure anyway.
I only have 8000 miles on my car, I don't drive it that much.  That's another reason why a 5 psi drop concerned me, I expected less.  However, it does sound like it's business as usual, so I'll just get them all re-inflated some time soon.
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