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Old 12-05-2018, 11:44 AM
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Default Bead repair

Morning. 3 of my aluminum tires leaking at bead from sitting during construction. Going to have tire remove sand with 220 and put bead repair sealant on. Any input
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Old 12-05-2018, 01:22 PM
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Assuming you're meaning aluminum rims. I can't imagine the rims being bad from just sitting, tires maybe. If I went through the trouble of having the tires taken off and then remounted, I just might get new tires, especially if they were over 3-4 years old. If the rims are corroded,could they be pitted? I think before I did anything, I would inflate the tires and go for a short ride and see if they are still leaking.
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Old 12-05-2018, 01:49 PM
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Known problem with both steel and aluminum rims - can affect valve stems as well. Aluminum pits quickly with a bit of trapped moisture.
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Old 12-05-2018, 04:16 PM
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Most of the boat trailer tires on aluminum rims we replace require brushing the crud from the inside of the bead and the valve stem hole. We have to bead seal a lot of them.
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Old 12-05-2018, 04:18 PM
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I concur on new tires as well.
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Old 12-06-2018, 07:58 AM
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I concur on new tires as well.
Thx . Tires only 2 years old. Took a grinder with scotch brite pad and polished up spots Of corrosion and a little bead seal and no leaks.
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Old 12-06-2018, 09:35 AM
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Cool!
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