[AT] Sealing a tire to a rim

[Larry D. Goss]

Charlie, have you coated the sidewall and bead with soap solution to
check for where the air is really leaking?  If the tire is as stiff as
you say it is, I'd suspect that you're loosing air right through the
sidewalls.  If that's the case, go down to your local salvage yard and
get a different tire.  If the leak really is at the bead, then get a can
of bead sealer at Rural King or TSC.  George said it right -- if you
don't have the time to fix it right the first time, when are you going
to find the time to redo it?

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of charlie hill
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 7:57 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Sealing a tire to a rim

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"
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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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