How Tire Shops Check for Leaks – And How the WOJS AquaSystem Saves Time

When a customer comes in with a tire that’s losing air, the first step for any tire shop is to check the tire for leaks. The process may seem simple, but in reality it often takes more time and effort than most people realize.

Traditional Tire Leak Check Methods

Tire shops typically rely on two main methods for leak detection:

1. Dunking the Tire in Water

• The tire is inflated and submerged in a water tank.

• Technicians watch closely for air bubbles, which show the exact location of the leak.

• If a leak is found, the tire must be repaired, reinflated, and dunked again to ensure no other leaks exist.

2. Spraying Soapy Water on the Tire

• In some shops, technicians use a spray bottle filled with soapy water.

• The tire is inflated and then sprayed over its surface.

• Bubbles form wherever air escapes, revealing punctures or valve stem issues.

• Just like with the dunk method, the process may need to be repeated multiple times.

Both methods work, but they can be slow, messy, and repetitive.

The Drawbacks of Traditional Leak Checks

• Time consuming: A single tire can take several minutes, especially if there are multiple leaks.

• Labor heavy: Technicians may need to inflate, check, repair, reinflate, and check again.

• Inefficient: When the shop is busy, these small delays quickly turn into bottlenecks.

• Mess factor: The soapy water method leaves residue, while dunk tanks require constant cleaning and upkeep.

The WOJS AquaSystem Tire Air Checking Machine

Instead of inflating and soaking or spraying, the WOJS AquaSystem Tire Air Checking Machine lets shops place a deflated, unmounted tire directly on the unit.

In under 90 seconds, the AquaSystem can identify leaks and confirm if the tire is repairable or ready to be mounted on a rim. No dunk tanks, no messy soap, and no wasted labor.

Key Benefits of the AquaSystem

• Speed: Check a tire for leaks in 90 seconds or less.

• Clean process: No water tanks or soap residue needed.

• Accuracy: Pinpoints leaks quickly and reliably.

• Productivity boost: More tires tested per day, increasing shop revenue.

Why This Matters for Tire Shops

Every tire shop knows that time is money. The longer a bay is tied up with a simple leak test, the fewer customers can be served in a day. By eliminating the old inflate-and-check cycle, shops using the AquaSystem can serve more customers, improve technician workflow, and deliver faster results.

Final Thoughts

While dunk tanks and soapy water sprays have been the industry standard for years, they are slow and inefficient compared to modern technology. The WOJS AquaSystem Tire Air Checking Machine lets shops check for leaks in under 90 seconds and get tires back on the road faster.

👉 Want to see how the WOJS AquaSystem can transform your shop’s efficiency? Visit the WOJS AquaSystem Tire Testing Machine page to learn more.