Leaky wheel rim, weird spot for a leak ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MountainGoat1966 · 06-07-2015, 02:36 PM

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.

06-07-2015, 02:36 PM	#1
MountainGoat1966 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: northern arizona Posts: 259	Leaky wheel rim, weird spot for a leak ?? 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. Attached Images __________________ "Off the grid and on the seven day weekend plan" "One person cannot know everything, but between all of us, there isn't much we don't know."



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