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Old Oct 11, 2022 | 11:14 PM
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Hi, I have Alpha 1 wheels and i keep losing air out of 3 of the 4 wheels. Is it safe to assume it is coming from the barrel seal? the tires are brand new Michelin SS. If so any recommendations on who could repair? any way I could test for the leak on my own? Appreciate any and all help
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Get a large plastic tub and fill it with water. Put a loose wheel in it and rotate it until you see air bubbles, that is where it is leaking.
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Thank You, did that as a kid been so long i forgot lol
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Thank You, did that as a kid been so long i forgot lol
Let us know how it works out.
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ok, I tested the wheels in the tub of water. I am leaking air very slowly from the rear/backside tire bead. Is it a matter of just mounting the tires again? it is happening on 3 of the 4 tires . lmk Thanks
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ok, I tested the wheels in the tub of water. I am leaking air very slowly from the rear/backside tire bead. Is it a matter of just mounting the tires again? it is happening on 3 of the 4 tires . lmk Thanks
Break down the tires and see if the wheel lip is corroded. Sometimes you can just lightly sand it down, You can also use a bead sealer around the leaking rim lip.
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I am going to bring to Detail Doctor in Shrewsbury it is only a few minutes from my house. Will mention the product you recommended. appreciate your guidance Thanks
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I am going to bring to Detail Doctor in Shrewsbury it is only a few minutes from my house. Will mention the product you recommended. appreciate your guidance Thanks
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picked up the bead sealer tonite going to clean the corrosion and install tires tomorrow. appreciate your help. I was surprised the wheels had corrosion they are expensive wheels. Its not a lot but enough to cause a leak
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picked up the bead sealer tonite going to clean the corrosion and install tires tomorrow. appreciate your help. I was surprised the wheels had corrosion they are expensive wheels. Its not a lot but enough to cause a leak
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2 front wheels are repaired and holding air. i used the tire sealer recommended.. the rear tire I have a small screw dead center of the tread so im having that repaired. thanks to all
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