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englishted wrote:

Jason wrote:

Hi hossners, you can put up to 60psi in for testing without problems. When thyre fitters use air to pop a new tyre on they pump up to 120psi into it. 60psi is safe for a long test. I wouldn't rush out and buy a new tyre just yet, in case the leak is in the vale or wheel rim. You would be sick if you bought a tyre and still had a leak! :blushing:

Sensible advice man. Check the cheap things first! :goofygrin:

I noticed with my new Elite IIIs, Dunlop recommends not to go over 50psi to set the bead. If I thought anyone ran 120psi into them I don't think I'd want the tire. Using soap solution is a good way to hunt leaks, take a soft brush wetted well in the stuff and work it over the tread. It's sometimes difficult to find leaks in the tread grooves.

 

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Nasty business but pretty rare. Don't know if an all metal stem would be better but for you if it gives a psychological boost, why not?