Tire Problem

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by dustmonkey, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. dustmonkey

    dustmonkey New Member

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    I have a slow, persistent leak on D/S front tire. I called my dealer and they said take it to a tire place. I did and the guy said it's not a nail or other puncture but most likely a leak at the rim. Tire guy says take it to dealer.
    Q: Will Toyota cover this as the car is new and there has been no incident to cause the leak?

    sorry, car is a V5
     
    #1 dustmonkey, Jan 17, 2012
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    If the rim is leaking, it's a warranty issue and the dealer should take care of it for you.
     
    #2 firepa63, Jan 17, 2012
  3. fuzzy1

    fuzzy1 Senior Member

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    "most likely"? He didn't dunk it in a water tank to confirm?

    Even without a tub, I've confirmed bead seal leaks in newly mounted tires by laying the wheel flat on the ground at home and flooding the bead-rim joint with water.
     
    #3 fuzzy1, Jan 17, 2012
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    +1 on "most likely". Try another tire place?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jan 17, 2012
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