Aluminum wheels - slow air leaks

[JShadzi at aol.com]

A problem I've seen more than anything is the wheel weights that grab the lip
of the rim causing a leak underneath the tire bead.  Usually remounting the
weight solves the problem.  Personally, I"ve never seen a wheel so corroded
that it will leak, but I'm from CA...

Javad
80tq.com

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 My wheels are getting long in the tooth(88 5kq) and I've got a slow leak in
 one wheel.
 The tire is ok. I suspect aluminum corrosion on the inside of the wheel at
 the bead area.

 Anybody got some fixes for this?

 I thought of removing the tire and wire brushing the wheel insides. Then a
 fine sanding followed by an aluminum primer. Afterward, paint the inside
 with something to seal and protect the aluminum from corrosion.
 Maybe just a fine polish and wax job on the inside?

 Anyone got any ideas on this?  My tire guy says this is a common problem on
 aluminum wheels.

 Syl
 88 5kq
 90 100q

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