larietrope
May 26th, 09, 4:29 PM
Sorry, I tried to post a photo and it knocked the body out.
Anyway, I was re-reading some posts about Torq Thrust wheels and this applies to any aluminum wheel. Some were experiencing flat tires.
There is a possibility of a defect in the wheel but I found in mine that the valve stem is very sensitive to seating properly. Had to try several to pass the bubble test. Submerge the stem past the water level and watch for any trace of bubbling with the tire inflated. If bubbling even a little, it's leaking. If not you're good to go.
Anyway, I was re-reading some posts about Torq Thrust wheels and this applies to any aluminum wheel. Some were experiencing flat tires.
There is a possibility of a defect in the wheel but I found in mine that the valve stem is very sensitive to seating properly. Had to try several to pass the bubble test. Submerge the stem past the water level and watch for any trace of bubbling with the tire inflated. If bubbling even a little, it's leaking. If not you're good to go.