Air loss in slicks

Philip Saran · 02-24-2011, 07:05 PM

What is an acceptable amount (pounds) of air loss over a 24
hour period in a set of Goodyear radial 30/9/15 slicks that have
been coated (washed) with dish soap on the inside walls?

A few pounds (2-3)? None? More?

rallye bob · 02-24-2011, 07:35 PM

I run Hoosier radial 30/9/15, and get no air loss over a several day span...... I would think the Goodyears should do the same.....

7423 · 02-24-2011, 07:54 PM

Mickey 29.5 radials, no leak over ANY amount of time. Don't forget, 2 pieces wheels can leak bigtime..........................

Myron Piatek · 02-24-2011, 07:57 PM

There are a lot of variables between tires - compounds, construction techniques, etc.
When I bracket raced, I also "painted" the insides of the Phoenix tires I used back then with dishwashing soap because of varying air loss. Started with the Hoosier radials also in Stock but found out they didn't need it after I started getting them mounted at the races.

My 3-piece Holeshot wheels are silicone sealed from the manufacturer. But also check the metal valve stem seals and shraeder (spelling?) valves periodically.

1320racer · 02-24-2011, 08:13 PM

I run every brand of slick over the past 2 decades and Phoenix are the worst for leakage, on the rims in 2 days with M/T coming in second.

I never soap my sidewalls, don't have to cause I run Hoosier slicks

Hoosiers don't leak air!

jmcarter · 02-24-2011, 08:49 PM

I have very little loss in my Hoosiers but dismount/mount can be hard on the sealant in 2 piece wheels that have aged some. Just spray some soapy water on the wheel itself to check for that.

Philip Saran · 02-25-2011, 02:02 AM

Tomorrow or Saturday I will pull the wheels/slicks off the car (on
jack stands now) and dunk them in a large bucket of water.

The wheels are a used set of Weld 15/8 and they have holes in
the rims for screws, but I do not have screws in them.

Thanks for the input.

terry1 · 02-25-2011, 09:44 AM

Is there anybody still using tubes?

jasondearduff · 02-25-2011, 10:51 AM

every slick i have ever had and even the sticky street tires i have leak. i always figured it was because the screws?

1320racer · 02-25-2011, 12:14 PM

no tubes and no rim screws here for 20 years.

02-24-2011, 07:05 PM	#1
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 721 Likes: 158 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Air loss in slicks What is an acceptable amount (pounds) of air loss over a 24 hour period in a set of Goodyear radial 30/9/15 slicks that have been coated (washed) with dish soap on the inside walls? A few pounds (2-3)? None? More? __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

02-24-2011, 07:35 PM	#2
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 8 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks I run Hoosier radial 30/9/15, and get no air loss over a several day span...... I would think the Goodyears should do the same.....

02-24-2011, 07:54 PM	#3
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 640 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Air loss in slicks Mickey 29.5 radials, no leak over ANY amount of time. Don't forget, 2 pieces wheels can leak bigtime..........................

02-24-2011, 07:57 PM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,538 Likes: 34 Liked 132 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks There are a lot of variables between tires - compounds, construction techniques, etc. When I bracket raced, I also "painted" the insides of the Phoenix tires I used back then with dishwashing soap because of varying air loss. Started with the Hoosier radials also in Stock but found out they didn't need it after I started getting them mounted at the races. My 3-piece Holeshot wheels are silicone sealed from the manufacturer. But also check the metal valve stem seals and shraeder (spelling?) valves periodically. Last edited by Myron Piatek; 02-24-2011 at 08:00 PM.

02-24-2011, 08:13 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,780 Likes: 71 Liked 401 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks I run every brand of slick over the past 2 decades and Phoenix are the worst for leakage, on the rims in 2 days with M/T coming in second. I never soap my sidewalls, don't have to cause I run Hoosier slicks Hoosiers don't leak air!

02-24-2011, 08:49 PM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,125 Likes: 1,986 Liked 2,712 Times in 854 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks I have very little loss in my Hoosiers but dismount/mount can be hard on the sealant in 2 piece wheels that have aged some. Just spray some soapy water on the wheel itself to check for that. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

02-25-2011, 02:02 AM	#7
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 721 Likes: 158 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks Tomorrow or Saturday I will pull the wheels/slicks off the car (on jack stands now) and dunk them in a large bucket of water. The wheels are a used set of Weld 15/8 and they have holes in the rims for screws, but I do not have screws in them. Thanks for the input. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

02-25-2011, 09:44 AM	#8
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks Is there anybody still using tubes?

02-25-2011, 10:51 AM	#9
jasondearduff Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks every slick i have ever had and even the sticky street tires i have leak. i always figured it was because the screws?

02-25-2011, 12:14 PM	#10
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,780 Likes: 71 Liked 401 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Air loss in slicks no tubes and no rim screws here for 20 years.