hi. 2 of my tires have been leaking for years and no one can fix them. i've had them looked at about 10 times. i've replaced the tires and the new ones leaked in the same positions. it's a slow leak. when i take them to be fixed, they say it's the valve stem or it's leaking around the bead and they seal it, but it doesn't work. one time the mechanic cleaned and scraped the inside of a tire really well and that didn't work either. our theory is the rims aren't connecting well enough to make a seal with the tire so it leaks. what can i do?! my other 2 tires are fine!
also i have these rims on them that came with my car, i don't know if that has something to do with it or what.
2006-10-23 03:00:20 · 18 answers · asked by painfullyaverage 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a big container of water, a tub or trough and submerge the wheels to see where they are leaking. If they are leaking around the rim or stem, after the stem has been replaced, you may need new rims. Don't go back to the place that damaged your rims.
2006-10-23 03:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have car that has the same problem. I suspect that somewhere in the wheel itself (not the tire), is a leak.
If there is a pinhole in the wheel casting, a weld or possibly where the wheel weight attaches to the rim, it could be leaking any of these places.
I have seen a few "mystery leaks" in wheels, most places assume that it's the tire or valve stem and only look there. I know mine is where the wheel weight attaches to the wheel but I just add air as needed.
I would try a different (preferably newer or good condition) wheels and see if that fixes your problem. I know they can be pricey, but new wheels would probably be best. (that way you can utilize a warranty if you have problems with them as well!)
You could also try some Tire Slime. It is usually green slimey gooey looking stuff that is non flammable and non aerosol that you put in your tire through the valve stem. I have heard it works really well. You can find it at a parts store or at 4x4/off road places.
2006-10-23 03:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by konstipashen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the seal where the tire meets the rim is bent or corroded. If you don't want to shell out for new rims take it to a place to see if they can be repaired. Sometimes just sanding and cleaning up the rim where the tire seals can help tremendously. Steel wheels are easily repaired and sometimes aluminum wheels can be as well.
2006-10-23 03:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by jeffssu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a tire shop swap the tires on the rims. Put the right-side tires on the left-side rims, and vice versa. If the leak moves with the rubber, the tires are leaking. If the leak moves with the rims, the rims are bad.
2006-10-23 03:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the rim might be slightly bent causing the seal not to hold. Replacing the rims may be your best bet. Even though it isn't a cheap option it could save you money in the end by not having to go get the tires fixed every few weeks
2006-10-23 03:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by Lauren 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aluminum Rims are pores they sell a product called Rim-seal you remove the tire clean up the rim and you spray the rim from bead seal to bead seal...this seals up the pores in the rim and your troubles are Over.. Good Luck
2006-10-23 04:15:29 · answer #6 · answered by frank26694 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are these steel wheels? If yes than you probably have rust around the bead of the wheel. If aluminium you have oxidized crap built up around the bead of the wheel. In either case, dismount the tires & clean with a wire brush around the bead of the wheel. There's no sense in buying new rims if you don't have too. After clean up, remount tires and you should be good to go.
2006-10-23 03:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got leaking rims. Go get replacements at a junkyard.
2006-10-23 03:04:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some new custom $500. rims for your car and they wont leak air anymore
2006-10-23 03:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by Lots of money but no sense 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible its the rims
could be losing air with the heat expansion and cold contraction
buy cheap ones at the junk yard, put hubcaps on
hopefully will fix the problem and still look nice too
2006-10-23 03:09:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋