{"id":603,"date":"2025-03-21T09:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=603"},"modified":"2025-08-27T05:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T05:53:57","slug":"tire-cap-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/tire-cap-missing\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do if I find the tire cap missing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">A missing tire cap won\u2019t cause an immediate issue, but it\u2019s best to replace it quickly to prevent dirt, moisture, and debris from entering the valve stem. While the cap itself doesn\u2019t hold air in, exposure to road elements can lead to slow leaks or valve damage over time.<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_605\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-605\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car-tire.jpg\" alt=\"tire cap missing\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credits: Mike on <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/car-tyre-vehicle-auto-wheel-tire-3386977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Replacing it is simple, just purchase a new cap from an auto parts store and screw it on by hand. Keeping your tires properly maintained, including checking air pressure and tread depth, ensures safety and longevity on the road.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A missing tire cap won\u2019t cause an immediate issue, but it\u2019s best to replace it quickly to prevent dirt, moisture, and debris from entering the valve stem. While the cap itself doesn\u2019t hold air in, exposure to road elements can lead to slow leaks or valve damage over time. 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