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Tyre weld
The wife's Mini Cooper keeps loseing air from a rear tyre. It doesn't have a puncture but air is leeking between the alloy and the tyre. It has been on/off to reseal it 3 times in 12 months.
Would 'Tyre Weld' sort the leak?
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Would 'Tyre Weld' sort the leak?
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Can you not take the tyre off and sand/fill any damage to where the tyre seals on the rim? It may be a better option. I was advised by a tyre fitter I know not to use tyre weld because it gets flung to the largest inside diameter through centrifugal force so may not fix a leak around the rim. Also it can cause a wheel imbalance if you set off quickly (think landry in a washing machine). Check the valve as well as I've had leaks from there in the past.
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I have found it very successful on my ride on lawn mower for fixing rim leaks and small punctures..
Would stay away from its use on a car though just for the sake of doing it right.
Would stay away from its use on a car though just for the sake of doing it right.
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Tyre weld has fixed it. I could even see where it was leaking from..... where the tyre met the alloy, when I pumped it in. Anyway.....it's sealed it.
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i'm sure it's not the case with all fitters, but a lot do turn their noses up at these type of DIY repairs.
saying that though, one fitter i went too had a right old moan at the super stiff REO70's so i guess it can be pot luck!
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17" Alloys and Pirelli runflats by any chance?
Remove the tyre, you will more than likely find that the alloy inner lip has been marked with small 'ribs' from the seating face of the tyre causing air to escape. Sand the Alloy edges flat then refit the tyre using a glue based tyre paste.
Hope this helps.
Remove the tyre, you will more than likely find that the alloy inner lip has been marked with small 'ribs' from the seating face of the tyre causing air to escape. Sand the Alloy edges flat then refit the tyre using a glue based tyre paste.
Hope this helps.
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