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Sealant for leaky alumin(i)um wheel rim?
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 2:52:21 PM UTC-5, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
> I have one tire that always loses pressure faster than the others -- > even after a tire replacement, so I am suspecting that the alloy wheel > itself is leaking -- ether through porosity of the alloy itself (not > unknown, I understand) or through corrosion or other damage to the rim. > > I have read that sealants are available to deal with this problem, but I > have been unable to locate any -- except a huge drum of the stuff for > $2000+. Can anybody suggest a suitable product -- preferably by brand name? > > Perce Squirt some soapy water all around the rim (both sides) and the valve stem and look for bubbles. If you see bubbles around the valve stem replace it. If there are bubbles at some spot(s) along the rubber/rim interface, 1) unseat the bead at the leaky area(s), 2)thoroughly dry the rubber and the rim if they are still wet from the soapy water, 3)lay a thin layer of silicone seal on the rubber, 4)reseat the tire bead on the rim with a big dose of compressed air. Worked for me after the tire man did two unsuccessful tries using his standard thin rim sealant. Good luck. |
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Sealant for leaky alumin(i)um wheel rim?
On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:51:32 PM UTC-6, wrote:
> On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 2:52:21 PM UTC-5, Percival P. Cassidy wrote: > > I have one tire that always loses pressure faster than the others -- > > even after a tire replacement, so I am suspecting that the alloy wheel > > itself is leaking -- ether through porosity of the alloy itself (not > > unknown, I understand) or through corrosion or other damage to the rim. > > > > I have read that sealants are available to deal with this problem, but I > > have been unable to locate any -- except a huge drum of the stuff for > > $2000+. Can anybody suggest a suitable product -- preferably by brand name? > > > > Perce > > Squirt some soapy water all around the rim (both sides) and the valve stem and look for bubbles. If you see bubbles around the valve stem replace it. If there are bubbles at some spot(s) along the rubber/rim interface, 1) unseat the bead at the leaky area(s), 2)thoroughly dry the rubber and the rim if they are still wet from the soapy water, 3)lay a thin layer of silicone seal on the rubber, 4)reseat the tire bead on the rim with a big dose of compressed air. Worked for me after the tire man did two unsuccessful tries using his standard thin rim sealant. Good luck. If you can't put some fast air in the tire, squirt some either in there and throw a match at it, be prepared to run FAST! |
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