Just the terminology.. iron oxidizes = rust, aluminum oxidizes = dunno whut
its called. As with all metals, some grades are more porous than others and
when they oxidize or corrode the pores get bigger quicker. Salt promotes
corrosion, which is the main reason us Northerners remove the aluminum rims
in the winter.... an lemme tell ya.. its a real bitch getting traction with
just the rotors.

--
Jafo
'02 GT Black
Not eggzackly stock.

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Just the terminology.. iron oxidizes = rust, aluminum oxidizes = dunno whut
its called. As with all metals, some grades are more porous than others and
when they oxidize or corrode the pores get bigger quicker. Salt promotes
corrosion, which is the main reason us Northerners remove the aluminum rims
in the winter.... an lemme tell ya.. its a real bitch getting traction with
just the rotors.

--
Jafo
'02 GT Black
Not eggzackly stock.

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Just the terminology.. iron oxidizes = rust, aluminum oxidizes = dunno whut
its called. As with all metals, some grades are more porous than others and
when they oxidize or corrode the pores get bigger quicker. Salt promotes
corrosion, which is the main reason us Northerners remove the aluminum rims
in the winter.... an lemme tell ya.. its a real bitch getting traction with
just the rotors.

--
Jafo
'02 GT Black
Not eggzackly stock.

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Rusting/corrosion is an oxidizing process. Hence aluminum can oxidize and
the "rusting" is aluminum oxide. Iron/steel rusting would produce ferrous
oxide. The colors are different - iron -red/brown and aluminum white/gray.


--
Richard

'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
4:10 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
Laser Red

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Rusting/corrosion is an oxidizing process. Hence aluminum can oxidize and
the "rusting" is aluminum oxide. Iron/steel rusting would produce ferrous
oxide. The colors are different - iron -red/brown and aluminum white/gray.


--
Richard

'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
4:10 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
Laser Red

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Rusting/corrosion is an oxidizing process. Hence aluminum can oxidize and
the "rusting" is aluminum oxide. Iron/steel rusting would produce ferrous
oxide. The colors are different - iron -red/brown and aluminum white/gray.


--
Richard

'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
4:10 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
Laser Red

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Rusting/corrosion is an oxidizing process. Hence aluminum can oxidize and
the "rusting" is aluminum oxide. Iron/steel rusting would produce ferrous
oxide. The colors are different - iron -red/brown and aluminum white/gray.


--
Richard

'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
4:10 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
Laser Red

"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:8H07e.4789$jj3.4625@fe11.lga...
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there
besides aluminum?
>
> pete
>
> "Dave Wick" <davewick@new.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:t9I6e.13607$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
> >
> >
>
>

 

Pete, the only person that used the term "rust" and that was steer
people away from using a sealant that caused it. I'm sure like all Real
Jeepers he uses steel rims.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Peter D." wrote:
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there besides aluminum?
>
> pete

 

Pete, the only person that used the term "rust" and that was steer
people away from using a sealant that caused it. I'm sure like all Real
Jeepers he uses steel rims.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Peter D." wrote:
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there besides aluminum?
>
> pete

 

Pete, the only person that used the term "rust" and that was steer
people away from using a sealant that caused it. I'm sure like all Real
Jeepers he uses steel rims.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Peter D." wrote:
>
> not wheels expert here
> but since when does aluminum rust? - or is there something else there besides aluminum?
>
> pete