[AT] Sealing a tire to a rim

[John Deere]

If the rim is pittled I have used JD wels to fill the pits, sanded smooth 
and the tire sealed on the rim.  I guess it would depend on the extent of 
the deformity if this will work in this case.

Dana

SE PA


>From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
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>To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Subject: Re: [AT] Sealing a tire to a rim
>Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 20:56:57 -0400
>
>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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