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wheel won't hold air? no not the tire, the wheel!

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Old 03-24-2011, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sydneyman2007
thanks Fintro, thats basically the issue. just a rubber nipple between the bead and the rim!
Aeroman has this same issue all the time.
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Old 03-24-2011, 10:41 PM
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there it is. only took 4 hours!
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Old 03-24-2011, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sydneyman2007
there it is. only took 4 hours!
Four hours, and pulling your nipples out of the bead!

I'll gather my things and head for the door!

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Old 03-24-2011, 11:17 PM
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Four hours, and pulling your nipples out of the bead!

I'll gather my things and head for the door!


damn, set myself up again...
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Old 03-25-2011, 12:28 AM
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this is not an uncommon issue with cast aluminum alloy rims. The tire needs to be removed . Usually they run the wheel around with a wire wheel on the inside where the bead sits to remove and corrosion and impurities.. Put some goop around to seal and throw the tire back on.
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Old 03-25-2011, 12:41 AM
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iceman, thats the plan if i continue to have trouble... in fact these wheels need a paint job pretty bad so i might have them painted and clean the insides up really well anyways...
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Sounds like a perfect opportunity to shop for new wheels.
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Old 03-25-2011, 09:27 PM
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haha you would say that. thanks Alan.
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