Aluminum wheels - slow air leaks

[Greg Galinsky]

Here in the Midwest it's a problem that all too common. Dismounting and wire
brushing or filing off the fungus is the only way.  I then use a rubber bead
sealer.  There are several different brands of this; in like a pint or quart
can with a brush in the lid.  just paint it on the bead area of the rim and
remount.  also if the corrosion was severe check and clean the junk off the
tire bead also.
Greg
G & G Service
----- Original Message -----
From: <JShadzi at aol.com>
To: <syljay at optonline.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: Aluminum wheels - slow air leaks


> 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
>
> << keyword: aluminum, wheels, air leak, sealing, corrosion
>
>  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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