Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.

Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?

Thanks!
Dave

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

That happens, especially if the tires sit flat for any time. If you
want to save the rims take them apart and polish them.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Dave Wick wrote:
>
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

That happens, especially if the tires sit flat for any time. If you
want to save the rims take them apart and polish them.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Wick wrote:
>
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

That happens, especially if the tires sit flat for any time. If you
want to save the rims take them apart and polish them.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Wick wrote:
>
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

That happens, especially if the tires sit flat for any time. If you
want to save the rims take them apart and polish them.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Wick wrote:
>
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

I had a set of centerline aluminum wheels from the late 70's that had a
leak between the 2 halves. I had the tire shop dismount the tire for
me, took it home and removed the 25 year old silicone bead from the
center of the wheel and applied new silicone. I brought it back to the
tire shop and had them remount the tire and it has worked without a leak
ever since, 2 years.



Dave Wick wrote:
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

I had a set of centerline aluminum wheels from the late 70's that had a
leak between the 2 halves. I had the tire shop dismount the tire for
me, took it home and removed the 25 year old silicone bead from the
center of the wheel and applied new silicone. I brought it back to the
tire shop and had them remount the tire and it has worked without a leak
ever since, 2 years.



Dave Wick wrote:
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

I had a set of centerline aluminum wheels from the late 70's that had a
leak between the 2 halves. I had the tire shop dismount the tire for
me, took it home and removed the 25 year old silicone bead from the
center of the wheel and applied new silicone. I brought it back to the
tire shop and had them remount the tire and it has worked without a leak
ever since, 2 years.



Dave Wick wrote:
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

I had a set of centerline aluminum wheels from the late 70's that had a
leak between the 2 halves. I had the tire shop dismount the tire for
me, took it home and removed the 25 year old silicone bead from the
center of the wheel and applied new silicone. I brought it back to the
tire shop and had them remount the tire and it has worked without a leak
ever since, 2 years.



Dave Wick wrote:
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>

Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
 

Many tire shops will use a bead sealer on aluminums rims... it essentially
glues the tire to the rim. Dismount the rubber, tidy up the rim with
sandpaper or a wire brush to remove any loose corrosion and have them
re-mounted using bead sealer. you can do it yourself if you like, just chalk
line the tire to the rim so you don't lose the balance. You can do it
without dismounting the tires but it's a pain in the ass to clean the rim
while trying to hold the bead down - not to mention the crap will stay
inside your tire.

Spray on bead sealer (never tried, can't vouch for it)
http://www.rockcrawler.com/features/...safetyseal.asp

Brush on bead sealer (this is what the shops use)
http://www.annco.com/products/pro_2....mNumber=G10106

-Brian

"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
>always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>