You pump it up. A few days later, it's soft again. Could be a puncture. Could be a cracked valve stem. Could be corrosion on the rim bead. Finding it isn't always easy — and not every tire should be repaired. We'll find the source, give you an honest answer, and fix it if it's safe. If it's not, we'll tell you why. No upsell. No guesswork.
A slow leak doesn't announce itself. You just notice the tire looks low again. Maybe you've been topping it up for weeks, hoping it holds. It won't. Leaks don't fix themselves — they get worse. And a tire that loses pressure at the wrong moment ruins more than your ride.
Here's what we typically find:
Can't find the leak yourself? That's normal. Slow leaks can be nearly invisible. We submerge the tire, find the bubbles, and show you exactly where it's coming from. Then we give you a straight answer: repair or replace.
Get the Leak DiagnosedSubmersion test. We locate the exact source — no guessing.
Tread puncture? Valve stem? Rim leak? Most are repairable.
Sidewall damage, large punctures, or worn-out tires get replaced.
Honest recommendation. No upsell. You decide with the facts.
Slow leaks are hard to spot. Common causes are small punctures, a cracked rubber valve stem, or corrosion on the rim where the tire bead seats. We submerge the tire to find the exact source — something hard to do at home.
Depends on where and how big. A small puncture in the tread area can often be safely repaired. Sidewall damage or anything larger than a nail hole usually means replacement. We'll show you the damage and let you decide with clear information.
Rim bead corrosion is common, especially on older bikes or wheels exposed to salt. We clean the bead surface, remove the corrosion, and reseal the tire. In most cases, the rim itself is fine — it just needs proper prep.
Probably. Rubber valve stems dry out and crack over time. It's a cheap part and a quick fix. We replace them during tire service if they show any signs of age.
Yes. That's exactly what the inspection is for. We'll find whether the leak is coming from the tread, the valve, or the rim bead — and show you before we do anything.
A slow leak doesn't fix itself. Bring it in. We'll find where it's coming from, tell you what it needs, and give you a straight answer — repair or replace. No upsell, no pressure.