Fixed a puncture

[(RIP) Jamie]

As it says above. Fixed it with a bung as you do, and it's done the job.

But the tyre still seems to slightly deflate, now I know its not my fix, because I checked, and I've checked the tyre all over and it's fine. However, the tyre was totally flat when I realised I had the puncture as it had been sitting for a week.

The valve is OK as well.

I was wondering, as the tyre had been fully deflated, would the bead have come away from the rim, and so would I need to over inflate to re-seat it? If so, how much PSI would the learned people here recommend. I initially upped it to 50 PSI, but there is still some slight leakage.

Cheers all

Jambo

 

[Beetle2112]

Probably the Valve Mate

Tyres don't usually come off the rim

 

[t'other dave]

Blow tyre upto 50psi and cover in loads of soapy water , fairy liquid lemon works best, leave for 5 mins and it should start to bubble from where ever the leak is.

 

[Bronco Billy]

Tyre should be ok up to about 80psi to seat it then let it down to correct pressure.