Another Flat!

[StockTurbosFTW]

WTF guys?!?! So a couple of years ago I bought some new Kumhos because I got a flat on the tires I had before...A couple months ago the same tire that was flat before went flat (front driver's side.) I put the wheels back on the front of the car...Now the rear driver's side went flat. I was having a little fun with a Mustang and afterwards I noticed a weird noise. When I got home and did a walk around I noticed the rear tire is flat...What is up? Is there any way this is more than dumb luck? I mean I have never had a flat on any car and I have had 3 on this 1 in three years...

[bartZ32tt]

What caused the flats before and the one now?

[StockTurbosFTW]

I haven't checked this one out yet. I can't see anything but I haven't taken the tire off. Not sure about the previous 2 either. No visible punctures. When we tried to put air in the last one it buldged out on the sides but that could have been because I drove a few blocks on it...
At what point is it not just dumb luck?

[RubyRed300ZX]

If there is/was no puncture in the tire, check to make sure there is no corrosion on the bead of the wheels, which could cause the tire not to seal completely.

[StockTurbosFTW]

Well here is a pic of the wheel that just went flat...the last one that went flat looks like this too. It is clearly beat up but I don't know if it affects the seal...

[bartZ32tt]

Look for visible punctures. If none, fill with air and spray soap/water mixture around the bead on the rim and look for bubbles forming, which would indicate a leak/bad seal. Could be a bent rim or dirty rim on the bead as rubyred suggested.

[StockTurbosFTW]

I will check the tire out closer on Monday or Tuesday. We are moving tomorrow so I will have people over...
Even if this tire is not ruined (which is possible because I drove it damn near a mile) I still need to buy at least one tire...My wheels are not great in the first place and I already have the stockers on the front, so I think I might just go with these bad boys on the stock wheels on the back...
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/stri ... m=ETStreet
It would be between part number 3792 or 3796. I think both of those would fit...

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Unless the sidewall is punctured, you should be able to repair it from the inside.

[NolimitZ32]

Kind of a dumb question but has the valve stem been replaced since the first flat?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Kind of a dumb question but has the valve stem been replaced since the first flat?

This is what I was going to suggest.

[StockTurbosFTW]

Kind of a dumb question but has the valve stem been replaced since the first flat?

If the answer is I don't know...I think we found the problem...

[NolimitZ32]

Not necessarily but its something to check.

[StockTurbosFTW]

I will check the tire out closer on Monday or Tuesday. We are moving tomorrow so I will have people over...
Even if this tire is not ruined (which is possible because I drove it damn near a mile) I still need to buy at least one tire...My wheels are not great in the first place and I already have the stockers on the front, so I think I might just go with these bad boys on the stock wheels on the back...
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/stri ... m=ETStreet
It would be between part number 3792 or 3796. I think both of those would fit...

Which tires would you guys go with here?

[StockTurbosFTW]

I will check the tire out closer on Monday or Tuesday. We are moving tomorrow so I will have people over...
Even if this tire is not ruined (which is possible because I drove it damn near a mile) I still need to buy at least one tire...My wheels are not great in the first place and I already have the stockers on the front, so I think I might just go with these bad boys on the stock wheels on the back...
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/stri ... m=ETStreet
It would be between part number 3792 or 3796. I think both of those would fit...

Which tires would you guys go with here?

Hey, real old thread, but what would you guys go with? Might be getting me some new tires...

[300ZXttZMAN]

It all depends on your budget.

I personally like Nitto brand tires - both of my vehicles have Nitto tires. Currently my Z has the INVO on it. After I wear them out though I'm going to get these: http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt01#overview

[Rager]

dang that looks like some nice rubber whats a set of those go for?