Astro_Al Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hi (again) guys, any advice on stopping slow leaks on the alloy rims? Presumably its through the tyre-wheel mating face. Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've just fitted new tyres to old rims... The best way is to take the tyre off and buff the inside edge of the rim and the perpendicular face on the bead (don't know its proper name). We then painted on a black bead sealing compound that set before fitting the tyres - Subsequently, they are all holding air fine. (Shame they don't fit the car though!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ah, thanks, whats the compound called? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'll find out later when I go round to get a new brake disc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 There are a couple of Slows on our freelander too, and I am convinced the tyre is OK. Would be good to know the sealing compound name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've seen alloys with perforated castings... might be worth checking with soapy water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustymark Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hi Had this on o/s/f wheel on my 2001 TD4 - i thought that i had a puncture so off to local tyre repairers. Turned out no pucture but leaking rim/tyre seal. Fitter took the tyre off the rim, cleaned up the tyre and rim and refitted. No problems since so it might just be worth a trip to yours to ask their advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 It didn't leak before they fitted a new tyre! I now have 2 slow leaks (one has always been there). They also broke my locking wheel nut adapter tool, so I've replaced all the special nuts with bog standard ones. That was quite a service! (Micheldever Tyres - always over-egg the air-rachet pudding). Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 It didn't leak before they fitted a new tyre! Alloy wheel rust at the bead because of the water than get between tyre and rim. When I was working a garage I always cleaned the alloy rim beads with a wire brush and some 120 grit paper to make sure of a good seal. What they have done if disturb the 'flakes' of rust and this has lead to a slow leak. A little tyre soap on the rim as well as the tyre can also help with seating of the tyre and reduce the likeihood of leaks. Now watch how many K**k F*t monkeys go to all that trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 mine are quite bad for leaks so when I had the front tyres changed they sanded down the rim and then fitted some kind of band to the inside of the bead - only cost £3 a wheel at F1 autocentre in peterborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Al, if the tyre place have mucked it up then take it back and tell 'em to sort it, they should have the bead sealant in stock to rectify the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Sorry for the really slow reply - I initially forgot when I returned to the garage but remembered yesterday when I was back to pick up some bits. The Bead Sealer comes from Prema Products, Clicky to Details It is "PBS-32 Bead Sealer". Hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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