I just put on my summers then went around to each tire with the pressure gauge. They were a bit low so I proceeded to add some air, now my front right tire is leaking air at the valve. I don't even have to push the little metal pin in the center and I can hear the air coming out. Right now I put the valve cap back on and I can't hear anything. I will need to check again in a bit. However I probably need a new valve. Can anyone recommend a good tire place that is open early? Around 8 would be good, I want to get it done before going to work.
I am in the Scarborough / Agincourt area. The tires were purchased at Wheels Direct which is pretty close but their website doesn't show store times. I work in Markham so any in the area of Warden and Steeles would be good too.

Thanks

 

How about the Firestone shop next to Wheels Direct? There a good place. I purchased my snows there.

 

Did you try just tightening the valve stem, it could be a 10 second fix like that to stop your leak.

 

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if you don't have a little valve tightener just use a small needlenose plier. Use very little force to snug.

 

I am attaching a pic of the valve, I have a feeling that this is a cheapie valve that they installed. The base of the valve is rubber and flexible, there is a metal sleave that covers the valve, this actually came off when I was putting air in. I slid it back on, not sure if I did it properly. I don't see how I can twist or turn this valve. The tire is down 1 psi since I checked 30minutes ago, not sure if I can attribute to it still leaking with the cap on or just when I took the cap off to take the reading.

 

It's the core that is in the center when you take off the cap.

 

And the tool for tightening the valve core is very simple, only costs a couple of dollars.

 

Cool, some tweezers did the trick. Thanks a million guys.

 

Excellent, you should make a trip to Crappy Tire sometime and pick up a valve stem tool just to keep in your tool box. You never know when one will come in handy .

 

Great suggestion Wayne!!!