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MountainGoat1966 06-07-2015 02:36 PM

Leaky wheel rim, weird spot for a leak ??
 
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I got home from my monthly shopping trip in the big city Wednesday afternoon, had to drive the HORRIBLE rough last 5 miles from the paved road as always, and took diligent care to try and hit the spots not as bad as the others.
The next day I noticed my RF tire was flat, so I aired it up and washed the mud off, then sprayed soapy bubble solution.
Absolutely no issue with the tire, but I DID find the leak.
Seems the wheel has failed and developed a crack in a weird spot.
Probably not weldable, so it's time to replace the wheel.

motornut 06-09-2015 10:11 AM

Re: Leaky wheel rim, weird spot for a leak ??
 
wow,I've seen it happen hitting a curb,dam your lucky it didn't seperate

Bigstevex4 06-09-2015 02:23 PM

Re: Leaky wheel rim, weird spot for a leak ??
 
That's fairly common for a rim to crack there especially with to wide tire.


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