Tyre loosing air slowly . New car ( 5 months old ) , covered under warranty ?

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Oct 31, 2017 | 07:12 AM
  #1  
I purchased new GLC 300 4matic in June 2017.
Since a month I am observing , one of tyre is loosing air slowly - 1 to 2 PSI every other day. I have to refill air every 4 to 5 days in that tyre. I change valve stem but no luck. I can diagnose and repair tyre by myself or at local tyre shop but just checking - if this is covered under warranty since car is less than 1 yr old ? Can I take car to dealer and will he fix it free of cost ?

I live in NJ and did not take any maintenance package from dealer when I purchased car.
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Oct 31, 2017 | 08:15 AM
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Tyres are consumables and not covered by warranty, best you can hope for is the dealer will fix it as a goodwill gesture, speak to them and see what they say. You say it is only the past months it has been leaking so may be a slow puncture.
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Oct 31, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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Quote: Tyres are consumables and not covered by warranty, best you can hope for is the dealer will fix it as a goodwill gesture, speak to them and see what they say. You say it is only the past months it has been leaking so may be a slow puncture.
Good advice. Wouldn't surprise me if the dealer repaired the tire as a good will gesture. Otherwise, expect to pay on the order of about $25.00.
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Oct 31, 2017 | 01:03 PM
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thanks all
thanks all. Not worth to talk to non responsive dealer for $25. Will visit local mechanic .
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Nov 1, 2017 | 05:00 AM
  #5  
Have you checked to see whether the rim is cracked? The rubber might well be fine...
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Nov 1, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Quote: Have you checked to see whether the rim is cracked? The rubber might well be fine...
Doesn't look like it was Rim. I do not see any sign of crack either on Rim.

I changed another valve stem yesterday. Seems it is holding air as of now. Today, just to be sure, I removed tyre and immersed it in a big water container. Watched it for 15 mins. No sign of bubbles anywhere. So most probably it was valve stem. I replaced earlier but I might not have tighten enough or it was faulty too. Will keep monitoring. Thanks everyone for suggestions.
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