Slow leak

I have an almost brand new set of Pilots. I have a slow leak in the rear. Ive checked the valve stem and its tight. I have taken it to the local bike shop. They cant find it. But I still loose air. Anyone have any ideas? Will fix a flat work? That is what the local guy suggested when I called him the other day. I am out of ideas and I really cant afford to drop the money on a new tire at the moment.

put about 20 more pounds more than normal... get some bubble soap and sprasy the tire look for small bubes to form......spray the beads of the tire and the valve stem too!!

Wouldnt the guy I took it to have done that already? I will give it a try though

Wouldnt the guy I took it to have done that already? I will give it a try though A small leak is hard to find ....be patient and look for white bubbles to appear ...takes awhile sometimes...if your adding air no one is stealing it .......the guy at the dealership may have not have checked it throughly

I for got to tell you its normal to loose "some" air over time..... mine lost about 12 puunds during winter months!!!!

no this is more than that. I am having to put 15 to 20 lbs in each time i get on it

This is just a shot in the dark........a bent rim maybe? :dunno

no this is more than that. I am having to put 15 to 20 lbs in each time i get on it No something is not right ...do the bubble soap test .... better on stands.... rotate the tire on the stands while appling spray soap.....run your hands along the tread while spraying and spray the valve stem and the tire beads (along the rim) wait about couple minuites and take notice of small patch of "foam" that may appear.....thats your leak......

I got a rear PP2CT about a year ago, during Michelin's front 2CT recall, that would not hold air. It had a defect in the bead of the tire. And I know at least one good rider who has noticed some minor quality control issues with Michelin lately. He says he's gotten a couple of PP2CTs that were a little out of round (no tire is perfectly round, but these had abnormal amount of runout). I would get my $$$ back from the shop, and/or call Michelin.