charlie_pank Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 All 4 wheels on the tin top leak up to 10psi a week. I'm pretty sure it's not punctures, but a poor seal between the rims and the lip of the tyres (second hand alloys). I've had some of the tyres re-seated, but it hasn't made much of a difference. I'm thinking about using 'punctureseal' to stop me having to pump them up EVERY week. Does anyone have any advice/experience on using it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodsonpe Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I've used something similar on bikes for years with no problem. In fact the pressure change over a winter layup is often only 1 or 2 psi max. DO warn your tyre man before he takes it off though! They get very grumpy when covered in that stuff without warning 😔 Mine never has a problem with it once he knows it is in there. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 My local tyre place have an angle grinder with wire brush attachment to buzz off corrosion / bubbled powder coat on the seal face of the inner rim. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Good morning Ian, who is the tyre fitters by you that do this? Someone local to you at my work is having their tyres deflate but no sign of punctures. Their alloys are old and I think poor seal is the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Ditto thw wizzy wire brush, plus my place uses a black sealer brushed around the bead seat. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Oadby Tyre Services - been using them for 30 years. Always the cheapest around. Family run business. Can get Toyo's too. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Many thanks, I'll pass that on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Remember if they are lightweight alloys it could also be cracked rims I reckon on repairing cracks (irish roads) on at least one rim a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger King Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Every single aluminium alloy wheel I've ever owned has started to leak from the rim/tyre joint at some point. Personally, I think alloy wheels are the biggest waste of space ever invented. They're pure bling and nothing else in nearly all cases - and if you weigh one, you'll be surprised how much heavier they are than simple steel wheels. The weight comment obviously excludes properly designed and forged competition wheels. Edited by - Roger King on 11 May 2013 22:10:39 Edited by - Roger King on 11 May 2013 22:16:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Always worth checking where the leak is coming from before throwing money at it. If you make up a solution of washing up liquid and water in a spray bottle you can give the wheel/tyre a good dousing. It will then be obvious where the leak is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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