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Tire loses air pressure slowly over a few days or weeks: Causes & How to Fix It

If your vehicle is showing tire loses air pressure slowly over a few days or weeks, here are the most likely causes and the parts you'll need to fix each one.

Most likely causes

Tire Tread Punctureaddress soon

A small nail, screw, or piece of debris has punctured the tire tread, creating a tiny hole that allows air to escape very slowly over time.

Leaking Valve Stem or TPMS Sealaddress soon

The rubber valve stem has dry-rotted, or the sealing grommet on the TPMS sensor has degraded, allowing air to leak directly from the valve area.

Wheel Bead Corrosionaddress soon

Corrosion, rust, or peeling clear coat on the inside lip of the wheel prevents the tire bead from forming a perfect airtight seal against the rim.

Improper Tire Mounting or Uncleaned Beadminor

During a recent tire installation, the technician failed to wire-brush the wheel bead clean or pinched the TPMS sealing O-ring, causing a slow leak.

Bent or Cracked Wheelurgent

A severe impact with a pothole or curb has bent the lip of the rim or caused a hairline crack in the barrel of the wheel, breaking the airtight seal.

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