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Any hints about why my tire leaking?

kabbro
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Explorer
Trailer has been in storage lot in Florida for 3 months, want to leave the state tomorrow so yesterday I checked systems out and was pleased to learn that all 4 trailer tires were still at 50# as required and didnโ€™t need inflation. When I was putting the plastic valve cap back on it seemed like I turned it too far and popped the top of the cap...I did not move the trailer at all yesterday. When I went down this am to hook up, that tire was flat. (Just wanted to emphasize that the trailer and tire was NOT moved yesterday). I have reinflated the tire twice and it slowly leaks. I have done the soap suds routine and there is no evidence of leaking (bubbling air) through the valve stem. I donโ€™t have the jack to change the tire myself and havenโ€™t been able to get any road service to come out...needless to say we wonโ€™t be leaving Florida tomorrow morning as planned. Just wondering if any readers can help me diagnose the likely source of the air leak.Thanks.
Kenneth A Bromen

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jdc1
Explorer II
Explorer II
You may have pinched the valve stem just enough to crack it. If you can, apply a solution of soapy water on the stem and look for bubbles. If that's not it, you can do the same to the rest of the tire to find the leak.
I always carry a kit to repair tubeless tires. I fix them myself in 2 minutes.