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12-21-2009, 01:59 PM
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Help fixing a bead leak
I just put new tires on a set of used aluminum rims. Three of the tires are fine, but one leaks around the bead. It loses about 5 psi a day.
Is there a way to seal this up? Can you break the tire down and put permatex or some kind of sealer on the bead? I don't think I can (or want) to put a tube in it, because of the valvestem. I should mention it's on a daily driver (not a drag car). Any suggestions? K
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12-21-2009, 02:00 PM
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
I would take the tire back off the rim and clean the rim real good with sandpaper or emry cloth.
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12-21-2009, 03:14 PM
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
Any tire supply shop will have bead sealer that works great to stop leaks.
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12-21-2009, 03:42 PM
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
Tire off and wire brush all the crustys, then yea sandpaper or emery should do it.
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12-21-2009, 04:10 PM
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
Agree with all above. They should have some clear/yellow colored gel (can't remember what it's called) to put on the bead to help seal it after the rim is completely cleaned.
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12-21-2009, 04:18 PM
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
Thats good 2 kno
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12-22-2009, 04:57 AM
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
are you sure its the rim and not a tear in the tire bead?
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12-22-2009, 09:56 AM
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Location: Highland, IN
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Re: Help fixing a bead leak
We have a new tire shop here in Indiana Discount Tire that would probably fix it for free. if you do not have a place like this any tire place should fix it for under $10
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