My Mother had a similar problem with a Nissan Murano. The dealer basically said that it was NOT a defect in the car and my mother must have run over a nail or something blah blah we don't have to fix it blah blah buy a new tire blah blah. My Dad somehow had the tire removed and remounted and that solved the problem. I don't remember if he had the dealer do it or if my cousin who had a garage did it. But remounting the tire took care of it.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
I don't think so ...
Have had aluminum wheels (factory) on a tow vehicle and about the same results with the present steel. Now, tires will leak a very small amount from time to time, like checking the air once a month and adding a couple/three pounds would be about normal. Plus I've had a tire that had to be re-mounted, too, for it to hold air properly.
What brand & sized tire (and what kind of vehicle) do you have ...?
Tires shouldn't lose that much air. Some aluminum rims are more porous than others and allow air to seep out. Tires are also porous and will naturally lose some air.
What's the condition of the tires?
If there aren't any nails, etc., in the tires, having them dismounted and cleaning the tire bead and rim can help. A cheaper solution that I've had good luck with is http://www.slime.com/ to seal tires. The company says it's safe to use on tires with air pressure sensors. It's also not as nasty as some fix-a-flat products when it comes time remove a tire.
John
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