[AT] Sealing a tire to a rim

[charlie hill]

Hey Len,  I qualify for redneck solutions.  I might just try some silicone
gasket sealer.  The problem is that the rim is pitted or slightly deformed
and the tire is so stiff it is not conforming to the rim.  Anything that
will smooth the rim surface will work as long as it is tenacious enough to
stay put.  I know it is not the correct way to fix the problem but sometimes
the bailing wire and duct tape solutions work just fine.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Len Rugen" <lrugen at c-magic.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Sealing a tire to a rim


> OK - this is the "redneck" answer, so don't shoot me.  I'm trying to get
> over my past...
>
> Most of the "flat stop" products won't fix a bead leak, they never get
> there.  They are OK for thorns.
>
> You are going to have to break the bead one more time, but don't take the
> tire off.  Get a tube of
> silicone and "glue" the bead on the rim.
>
> I've seen it done, but don't know how long it lasted.  I wouldn't trust
> anyones life on such a repair, etc...
>
> Len Rugen
>
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