Aluminum Wheels Leaking
04-12-2005, 05:04 AM
#11
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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 *** 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
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
>always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
glues the tire to the rim. Dismount the rubber, tidy up the rim with
sandpaper or a wire brush to remove any loose corrosion and have them
re-mounted using bead sealer. you can do it yourself if you like, just chalk
line the tire to the rim so you don't lose the balance. You can do it
without dismounting the tires but it's a pain in the *** to clean the rim
while trying to hold the bead down - not to mention the crap will stay
inside your tire.
Spray on bead sealer (never tried, can't vouch for it)
http://www.rockcrawler.com/features/...safetyseal.asp
Brush on bead sealer (this is what the shops use)
http://www.annco.com/products/pro_2....mNumber=G10106
-Brian
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>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
>
04-12-2005, 05:04 AM
#12
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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 *** 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
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
>always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
glues the tire to the rim. Dismount the rubber, tidy up the rim with
sandpaper or a wire brush to remove any loose corrosion and have them
re-mounted using bead sealer. you can do it yourself if you like, just chalk
line the tire to the rim so you don't lose the balance. You can do it
without dismounting the tires but it's a pain in the *** to clean the rim
while trying to hold the bead down - not to mention the crap will stay
inside your tire.
Spray on bead sealer (never tried, can't vouch for it)
http://www.rockcrawler.com/features/...safetyseal.asp
Brush on bead sealer (this is what the shops use)
http://www.annco.com/products/pro_2....mNumber=G10106
-Brian
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>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
>
04-12-2005, 05:04 AM
#13
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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 *** 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
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
>always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
glues the tire to the rim. Dismount the rubber, tidy up the rim with
sandpaper or a wire brush to remove any loose corrosion and have them
re-mounted using bead sealer. you can do it yourself if you like, just chalk
line the tire to the rim so you don't lose the balance. You can do it
without dismounting the tires but it's a pain in the *** to clean the rim
while trying to hold the bead down - not to mention the crap will stay
inside your tire.
Spray on bead sealer (never tried, can't vouch for it)
http://www.rockcrawler.com/features/...safetyseal.asp
Brush on bead sealer (this is what the shops use)
http://www.annco.com/products/pro_2....mNumber=G10106
-Brian
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>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
>
04-12-2005, 07:23 AM
#14
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Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
Take off tire and clean up bead area either with a fine wire wheel on a
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>
04-12-2005, 07:23 AM
#15
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Posts: n/a
Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
Take off tire and clean up bead area either with a fine wire wheel on a
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>
04-12-2005, 07:23 AM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
Take off tire and clean up bead area either with a fine wire wheel on a
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>
04-12-2005, 07:23 AM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
Take off tire and clean up bead area either with a fine wire wheel on a
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
drill, or fine sandpaper, to polish up that area while taking off the
corrosion.
I have heard of different sealers like Form A Gasket #2 (IIRC an old racer's
trick), bead sealer, etc.
I have heard of people painting the bead area to stop further corrosion
using clear or POR-15 or ??? This makes sense to me. ;-)
I think I only did the fine wire wheel to clean up the Canyon alum wheels
now on my 88 XJ about 3-4 years ago. I did not paint nor use a sealer, but
I think I applied a little ATF to get the Duellers on the wheels though.
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>
04-12-2005, 08:03 PM
#18
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Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
They can brush it with a wire brush in a drill bit, kind of like a Dremel
tool.
Do Not use those Seal-A-Leak cans of goo. I had a bead leak several years
ago and used some of that ---- and it rusted the inside of my rim.
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
tool.
Do Not use those Seal-A-Leak cans of goo. I had a bead leak several years
ago and used some of that ---- and it rusted the inside of my rim.
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>
04-12-2005, 08:03 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
They can brush it with a wire brush in a drill bit, kind of like a Dremel
tool.
Do Not use those Seal-A-Leak cans of goo. I had a bead leak several years
ago and used some of that ---- and it rusted the inside of my rim.
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
tool.
Do Not use those Seal-A-Leak cans of goo. I had a bead leak several years
ago and used some of that ---- and it rusted the inside of my rim.
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>
04-12-2005, 08:03 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Aluminum Wheels Leaking
They can brush it with a wire brush in a drill bit, kind of like a Dremel
tool.
Do Not use those Seal-A-Leak cans of goo. I had a bead leak several years
ago and used some of that ---- and it rusted the inside of my rim.
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have continual trouble with air leaks on my aluminum wheels. The shop
> always tells me that it's due to corrosion between the wheel and tire
bead.
>
> Is there any way to recondition the wheel to stop this?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
>
tool.
Do Not use those Seal-A-Leak cans of goo. I had a bead leak several years
ago and used some of that ---- and it rusted the inside of my rim.
"Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:t9I6e.13607$PA4.1202@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> 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
>
>