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    #1

    Dunlop tire pinholes

    My rear tire loses about 5 pounds of pressure a day. The tire is 2 years old. There are 6 pinholes and I can not find any foreign objects that could have caused them. Anyone else ever have this problem ?
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    Did you hit a porcupine or something?

    Sounds like it's time for a new tire.
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      #3
      Last time I went through Chattanooga, there wasn't much cactus to be seen.

      Have you taken any trips out west?

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        #4
        No I have not been anywhere near cactus. I assume I just have a defective tire and was wondering if anyone else has had this problem with Dunlop tires. I am thinking about trying green slime to plug the holes. Any opinions on this method will be greatly appreciated.

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          #5
          If you're going to go that route (for the short term), at least use this:

          Tire Sealant and Balancer | Flat tire prevention | Ride-On Tire Protection
          http://www.ride-on.com/
          Prevent flat tires, balance your tires, increase road safety and improve your fuel mileage! Ride-On is the attractive all-in-one solution for the most common tire problems. This tire sealant also helps to maintain tire pressure and improve drivability.
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            #6
            Pump it up to 50psi and spray soapy water all over it. Look for bubbles. Chances are the pinholes don't leak but the bead or valve core does. forget the green slime. Its messy when you replace the tire. Should not need that on a tire that's only 2 years old. Do you know if its got a inner tube ?
            Last edited by bonanzadave; 04-01-2017, 02:18 PM.
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              #7
              I found the pinholes using soapy water at 30 psi. Tubeless and no bubbles at valve core. I have had good success with green slime in my lawn mower but I do not ride it down the road at 60 mph I guess I will bite the bullet and buy a new tire. Thanks to all for your replies.

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                #8
                If it really is the pinholes and you have a resource for where it came from Id go the defective tire route and see if you can get a new one. I had 3 defective Road Riders that were all replaced by Avon.
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