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Faulty valve stem or core
A faulty tire valve stem can permit air to escape the tire. The valve stem is designed to add or remove air from the tire. If the valve can no longer hold air in, it will escape an cause a flat tire.
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Tires Leak Air
Tires can leak air through many places. Since the valve stem is where air is added or removed normally, a defect can cause leaks.
This article was last edited on June 29th, 2010 at 8:11 PM
Category: Wheels and Tires
Category: Wheels and Tires