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19gmc67 · 02-19-2009, 12:35 PM

is there any way to repair tire beads from leaking.the tire on my truck were flat from sitting in one spot for a while ,got them aired up and they started leaking from around the beads.is there anyway to fix it .btw the tires are still good.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-19-2009, 12:38 PM

You may have to remove the tire from the wheel. Wire brush or sandblast the bead. Prime/paint them. If there are pits lleft behind, use bead sealer. Initially pump the tires up to 40 psi to seat the bead good. Then lower it back down to the recommended pressure. You should be good to go.

19gmc67 · 02-19-2009, 12:41 PM

thank you

drewdude92 · 02-19-2009, 02:30 PM

yeah at the shop i work at we just bust them down and put some bead sealer junk on em it works everytime. or you can just hit with a large hammer right on the sidewall where they are leaking. but not too hard

02-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#1
19gmc67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: collierville,tennessee Posts: 122	tire and wheel question is there any way to repair tire beads from leaking.the tire on my truck were flat from sitting in one spot for a while ,got them aired up and they started leaking from around the beads.is there anyway to fix it .btw the tires are still good.

02-19-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,441	Re: tire and wheel question You may have to remove the tire from the wheel. Wire brush or sandblast the bead. Prime/paint them. If there are pits lleft behind, use bead sealer. Initially pump the tires up to 40 psi to seat the bead good. Then lower it back down to the recommended pressure. You should be good to go. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
19gmc67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: collierville,tennessee Posts: 122	Re: tire and wheel question thank you

02-19-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: tire and wheel question yeah at the shop i work at we just bust them down and put some bead sealer junk on em it works everytime. or you can just hit with a large hammer right on the sidewall where they are leaking. but not too hard __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun



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