ClintUK

97 Classic.

Getting to the age now where alloys / tyres are not all holding their pressure.

I need some new tyres - already have them and just want to know, if I get the new ones put on is there ANY chance they will seal properly and not loose pressure or do I have to do some work on the wheels ?

Pain in the butt rubbish job

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Unless the alloys are physically damaged, they can't leak. Change your tyres first, and be sure the tyre fitting puts a new valve in.

ClintUK

Physical damage is that the alloy has started to corrode. Certainly round the rim the laquer is coming off.

I understand that the aluminium corrodes and means the tyre doesn't make popper contact and hence you get symptoms of a slow puncture.

I always get new valves.

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Not experienced that before, and I've had alloys over ten years old before.
There are place that can repair that kind of thing.
These guys do it: http://www.abacotyres.co.uk/about.asp
but the images are not working for me at the mo. I have seen it on there.

wrcturbo

Had the same problem as you say you need new tyres go for new alloys as well I got some 17's inovite tarmac from midland wheels. At least with new you know what you are getting and refurbing was about £40 a wheel anyway. Treat your scoob you know you want to!

PeteBrant

Porous alloys were a known problem and indeed a warranty item on MY94-97 15" alloys. And yes, the symptoms were consistant with a slow puncture. You can repair - I am unsure as to cost/time, so it may be worth tracking down some replacement second hand 15/16" wheels - They come up for sale on here now and then.