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Drewomega

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Leaky alloys!
« on: 04 June 2008, 10:13:04 »
Hi! has anybody experienced leaking alloys? my front two alloys are leaking on the rim. Is there any way of sealing other than a refurbishment? If anyone out there has had a similar problem, I would appreciate it if they would share it. Thanks.
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #1 on: 04 June 2008, 10:21:19 »
I guess try to put up with it until you need to replace the tyres then have a look for any corrosion on the rim. Refurb is one option, but I would imagine a DIY job could be done by rubbing down the affected area with wet&dry / scotchpad / wire wool and a couple of layers of lacquer, being careful to keep it even.

Could just be that the tyre fitters didn't apply sealant properly whent he tyres were mounted.

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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #2 on: 04 June 2008, 10:23:57 »
Can ask a tyre fitter to refit and seal...

Or try a can of tyreweld, may just do the job
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2008, 11:48:03 »
Get a tyre fitter to remove the tyres and refit them, this time using copious amounts of sealant.  That may work for a few months, but long term solution will be to refurb the alloys.  Probably better if you get that done sooner rather than later, otherwise even with the best will in the world (i.e. frequent checking of pressures and reinflating) you'll still end up driving on under-inflated tyres on occasions, which will wear the tyres out faster.
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2008, 12:00:10 »
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Can ask a tyre fitter to refit and seal...

Or try a can of tyreweld, may just do the job

No No No No No!!! This will ruin the tyres!!!! :o :o :o :o

Get a tyre fitter to remove the tyres, wire brush the inside of the rim, where the bead sits, and then re-fit the tyres using rubber sealing compound.

You don't really need to get the refurbished unless you want to because this will work fine, as long as the fitter does it properly. It might be worth finding a garage who also does tyres, instead of a tyre fitting chain, as they tend to take more care!!  :y :y :y
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #5 on: 04 June 2008, 13:19:44 »
Quite a few years ago I had to do this on leaking alloys, painted the inside of the rim with Hammerite paint to stop corrosion.
It worked.

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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #6 on: 04 June 2008, 13:26:15 »
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Can ask a tyre fitter to refit and seal...

Or try a can of tyreweld, may just do the job

No No No No No!!! This will ruin the tyres!!!! :o :o :o :o

Get a tyre fitter to remove the tyres, wire brush the inside of the rim, where the bead sits, and then re-fit the tyres using rubber sealing compound.

You don't really need to get the refurbished unless you want to because this will work fine, as long as the fitter does it properly. It might be worth finding a garage who also does tyres, instead of a tyre fitting chain, as they tend to take more care!!  :y :y :y

I'll second that. Tried it once, took ages to clear-up the mess... not a good idea at all. Plus if you read the instructions you are not actually supposed to drive around with the stuff in the tyre, even if it seals the puncture.
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #7 on: 04 June 2008, 16:19:14 »
Thanks for your replies!  8-) Just talked to a tyre guy and he has suggested pumping tyres up to 50psi and leave overnight.(not driving it!) Then check in the morning. I have checked with soapy water and they seem airtight. Will let you know tomorrow. Thanks.  ;D
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #8 on: 07 June 2008, 11:28:14 »
I know the local tyres place by me when he fits a new tyre he uses a electric powered wire brush & removes ALL ! the crud /corrosion etc that may be there where the tyre seats then insists on new valve , never had leaks since I have been letting them fit tyres to my cars..
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #9 on: 07 June 2008, 12:35:55 »
dont use tyreweld its nasty stuff only rover alloys have a reputation for going porus and leaking id second having it resealed and the rim cleaned
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #10 on: 07 June 2008, 13:05:01 »
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Thanks for your replies!  8-) Just talked to a tyre guy and he has suggested pumping tyres up to 50psi and leave overnight.(not driving it!) Then check in the morning. I have checked with soapy water and they seem airtight. Will let you know tomorrow. Thanks.  ;D
IT HAS WORKED!! pumping the tyres up to 50psi. They have been pumped up for 3 days now and they have not deflated at all.  :y ;D :y ;D :y :y :y
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Re: Leaky alloys!
« Reply #11 on: 07 June 2008, 13:07:39 »
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Thanks for your replies!  8-) Just talked to a tyre guy and he has suggested pumping tyres up to 50psi and leave overnight.(not driving it!) Then check in the morning. I have checked with soapy water and they seem airtight. Will let you know tomorrow. Thanks.  ;D
IT HAS WORKED!! pumping the tyres up to 50psi. They have been pumped up for 3 days now and they have not deflated at all.  :y ;D :y ;D :y :y :y
OH YEA!! I forgot to mention that I dropped the pressure in the tyres to 30psi.  :y :y
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