I have a problem with air leaking out of my tires from around the rims of my car. I have the alloy rims and short of buying new rims, I don't know what else to do. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Help!
2007-04-03 13:32:09 · 13 answers · asked by Robin H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
When air leaks out around the rims, it is caused by one of two reasons.
1. There is dirt on the rims, that is holding them out enough for air to escape. A tire repair place can break them down, remove the dirt and air them back up......
2. If the rims are bent a little, air can escape between the tires and rims. Then you'd have to buy new rims. This is usually caused by hitting a large hole in the road, or hitting a curb or parking block too fast. So watch your driving, and don't hit holes in the road. Good luck to you, on this problem. I know what it is like, to have a flat tire.
2007-04-03 13:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a bead leak. Take it to the tire shop and let them fix it. They will dismount the tire and clean the rim and tire and then grease the rim with a leak sealant and remount the tire. The tire could also be deteriorated around the bead. The tire shop has to look.
2007-04-03 13:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break bead of tire away from rim, clean the inner edge of rim where tire mates and the mating edge of the tire. Go one step further before remounting and that is to use rubber cement (or 100% silicone caulk) rubbing in with your finger around the bead of the rim. Remount the the tire before the cement sets.
2007-04-03 13:45:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need new tires. If it's not the tires then it is the rims. If you bought this car at the dealer, it should be covered under warranty as a defect. Your rims could be bent, in which case they can be repaired if it's not too bad. Otherwise you will have to replace something before you endanger yourself or others on the road.
2007-04-03 13:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The seal between the tire and Rim is called a bead. The bead can be broken by driving on a flat tire, rust, or hitting a curb. If you re-inflate the tire and it continues to not seal then you need to go to a tire shop. They apply an adhesive to the tire an inflate it very quickly to reseal the bead. It should cost less than $20.
2007-04-03 13:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by lonesomewalks 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have a tire store to remove the tire from the rims and clean the bead of the rim, then replace the tire, if thats not it buy new tires
2007-04-03 13:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by outg426 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are in the car accs shops aerosol cans of sealant that you screw on to the air inlet valve on or tyre and inject the ''goo'' in to the tyre and it should then seal your leak. Read the instructions prior to using this as you may need to almost deflate the tyre to inject the goo, then you need a pump to blow the tyre up again. B 4 u do this make sure there are no nails etc stuck in the tyre.
2016-03-29 00:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK you need to take it to the tire shop and have it broken down you might have trash cough in side , How who knows might be when you hit a hole in road its no big deal . Take it in and ease your mind , A leaking tire is such a pain good luck
2007-04-03 13:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break the bead down and see why there is a leak. It could be dirt or a burr that is letting the air leak. It may even be a defective wheel. Good luck.
2007-04-03 13:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DOn't need new rims, may need new tires? Unless the rims are cracked and such. Then you don't have much choice.
2007-04-03 13:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋