Just got the Escape's winter tires.

"Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy" (zipppyart)
08/23/2014 at 17:11 • Filed to: Escape, Ford Escape

Three are mounted, one is said to have a hole in it.

Upon closer inspection, I don't see any. how can i test the tire for punctures?

DISCUSSION (8)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
08/23/2014 at 17:12

Pump up to operating pressure and coat in soapy water. That's what I do to find leaks on my bicycle anyways.

Also why does that car have no front bumper?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
08/23/2014 at 17:21

That's genius, on my bike I just fill the tube and submerse it in water, and look for air bubbles. Your idea is better though

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/23/2014 at 17:27

I used to submerge the inner tube but once I couldnt find the debris that got stuck in the tyre and ruined a new inner tube. The soap means I can find the hole in the tyre too and remove any debris stuck in the hole.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
08/23/2014 at 19:22

The car has no bumper due to me tearing it apart, and I will eventually scrap it. The parts are in good shape, but there's rust on the rocker panels that cannot be cheaply repaired.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
08/23/2014 at 19:24

That's a shame. Hopefully you pull a profit on the parts anyway.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
08/23/2014 at 19:33

selling the alloys should break it even, that's one of the reasons why I got the steelies for it to sit on.

deekster_caddy > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
08/23/2014 at 20:01

with the tire mounted, I fill with air and spray with soapy water. With the tire dismounted, get a flashlight and look slowly around the inside.

Any chance you are near Boston? I have my own tire machines at home, would be happy to take care of it.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > deekster_caddy
08/23/2014 at 20:02

erh, not even close, despite the fact I've driven down there once. I'm in Ontario.