On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:47:11 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote:


"Ditzy Bimbeau" wrote in message
...
Right front tire was flat in early summer. Tractor had been used 10
days earlier, no problem, and tires were checked for air 20 days
earlier, normal pressure.

So I inflated the flat while the wheel/tire were still on the tractor,
and for the last three months, no problem. Pressure has not dropped.

QUESTION: What happened? I shouldn't complain, but have you ever
heard of a tire that was "healed" merely by re-inflating it?? Thanks

Several things could have happened. You had a leak at the bead, and
repositioning it solved the problem. Your valve had a piece of debris in
its seat, and blowing air into the tire blew away that piece of debris. Or
it was a plain miracle. Contact the Vatican immediately.

Tube or not, air leaks (can) at the valve..with that little
tool/valve/cap tighten the needle valve into the seat.

Often overlooked.


--
Oren

"I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you."