Stinger Neutral Newbie October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 Need advise from tyre experts here. Just went to pump my tyres and found one of my front tyre unable to pump at all. Tried to let out the air also cannot. Can this problem be solved or do it need to change tyre? Tyres are about 15 mths old, done about 35000km only. Advise and help much appreciated. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spango Clutched October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 Stone stuck in the air valve? Try to use something to gor it out... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limws1 1st Gear October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 Bring to a tyre shop and change the air inlet. They will know what to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Neutral Newbie October 21, 2005 Author Share October 21, 2005 Did try to dig but doesn't work. Can change the air inlet meh? Didn't know about that. How much would that cost, any idea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 To change air-valves, your tyre will need to be removed from the rims. Not sure about the costs, but shouldn't be too expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limws1 1st Gear October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 They will remove the tyre from the wheel and change the valve. Cost a few dollars I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Neutral Newbie October 21, 2005 Author Share October 21, 2005 Thanks for the advice guys! For a moment I thought I will need to change my tyres! Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spango Clutched October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 Yo bro... Also about time to change tyres liao right...? Assuming my ride came with new tyres, they are now 18 months old and done 20,000km, and I am thinking of changing liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklim Supercharged October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 Just went to pump my tyres and found one of my front tyre unable to pump at all. Tried to let out the air also cannot. If air pressure in tyre is higher than what you set the pump to, air won't go in. How did you try to let the air out. I usually use the tip of a small key (eg. letter box key) and push it against the metal tip. If that doesn't work, best to change nozzle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Neutral Newbie October 21, 2005 Author Share October 21, 2005 Har? so fast must change already? I thought can last at least 2 yrs plus or 50,000km? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Neutral Newbie October 21, 2005 Author Share October 21, 2005 When I try to let out the air, only can hear a soft ssshhhh sound for 1 second and then it stop. I guess the nozzle must be spoilt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear October 21, 2005 Share October 21, 2005 Just went to pump my tyres and found one of my front tyre unable to pump at all. Tried to let out the air also cannot. If air pressure in tyre is higher than what you set the pump to, air won't go in. How did you try to let the air out. I usually use the tip of a small key (eg. letter box key) and push it against the metal tip. If that doesn't work, best to change nozzle. If using those 'electronic air pump' available at Esso, Mobil, Caltex and SPC petrol kiosk, you can set the air pressure you want and the air pump will automatically pump in or release, depending on the air pressure inside the tyre. But I think Shell is still using the older generation type of air pump, where as it cannot release the air if tyre pressure is higher than the set pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chihuahua Neutral Newbie October 22, 2005 Share October 22, 2005 you can to drive down to this tyre shop at Sinma Battery & Tyre 437 Race Course Rd Tel : 6296 3909 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaw819 4th Gear October 24, 2005 Share October 24, 2005 Actually the valve is screwed into the whole valve assembly. You can actually take it out without removing the whole tyre. Most likely the little valve is spoilt. Ask your regular tyre shop to help you if you do not know how to DIY (need a special tool). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Neutral Newbie October 25, 2005 Author Share October 25, 2005 Thanks for all the advice guys. Went down to get it look at and the shop changed the noozle for 10 bucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaw819 4th Gear October 27, 2005 Share October 27, 2005 Out of curosity, what exactly did they do? Please kindly share for general knowledge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress Clutched October 27, 2005 Share October 27, 2005 They will unscrew the faulty valve, like that of a bolt, and screw in the new one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spango Clutched October 27, 2005 Share October 27, 2005 When they unscrew the faulty valve, would all the air come out? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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