Advice needed on tire with a slow leak

[Fezzik]

I have a tire that has a slow leak, never loses any air while driving but when I get home and park overnight, it tends to lose 10-15 psi every day now for the past 10 days. I just fill it up before I leave in the morning and repeat the next day. I called Rivian service and they are sending out a mobile tech next week. I am a little wary that a mobile tech can diagnose or fix this issue and they did not provide any cost for the service. Should I continue with the appointment with Rivian or should I just take it to my local tire shop (I do have the Rivian jack pucks from RIVIGEAR) for repair.

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[Dark-Fx]

Guessing you have something in the tire. Would be news to me if Rivian mobile techs had tire machines in their vans, but I know such a thing does exist.

 

[moosehead]

Sounds like you picked up a nail or screw. Either can be repaired rather easily by a tire shop or by Rivian tech.

If done correctly, tire plugs are effective and can last long term.

 

[Fezzik]

Sounds like you picked up a nail or screw. Either can be repaired rather easily by a tire shop or by Rivian tech.

If done correctly, tire plugs are effective and can last long term.

I have checked visually extensively and cannot see any nail or screw (does not mean it's not there) I just question whether mobile tech will be able to do anything different?

 

[Killer95Stang]

I would consider these two things...

1. Tire shop employee is an expert (hopefully) at diagnosing tire problems and fixing them.

2. Rivian Mobile tech is a jack of all trades and probably not a master at tire repair.

 

[moosehead]

I have checked visually extensively and cannot see any nail or screw (does not mean it's not there) I just question whether mobile tech will be able to do anything different?

Throw some soapy water on the valve stem, or around the tire if that doesn't bubble up.

 

[Tahoe Man]

Or just take the tire off and put it in a plastic tote of water, rotate it and see where it bubbles. I've done that many times.

 

[Mathme]

Take it to a tire shop and they can likely fix (so long as the problem is in the tread and not sidewall) for less than $20. You won't get anywhere near that price from Rivian.

 

[CrazyOne]

10-15 psi is not small, especially for the size of Rivian tire. 2-3 psi would be small leak. Go to tire shop ASAP before you overheat and cause internal damage to the tire.

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