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Nov 21, 2023 18:27:32 GMT
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I've discovered a couple of small flat spots on the rear lip of some of the steel wheels i'm refurbishing. So small that I can't get them to show on a photograph but are definitely visible when turning the wheel. How bad can these be before the tyre won't seal? The wheels are 13 inch 5.5 fiat rims  |
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zeberdee
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Nov 21, 2023 18:50:36 GMT
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Tap them back in shape with a hammer . Done it plenty of times .
They need to be pretty bad for a tyre not to sesl .
I’d say that if they don’t show on a photo , you’ll probably be fine .
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Davey
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I have seen rims dented so badly you can see the majority of the tyre bead still holding air.
You wont have a problem.
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Nov 23, 2023 14:43:07 GMT
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Rubberised roofing paint could be your friend.
Good clean with the terribly dangerous knotwheelofdeath in a grinder where the beads seal front n back.
Lick of said paint just before mounting tyres and it should help.
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Nov 25, 2023 12:29:01 GMT
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You can buy bead sealant goop as well. It works well.
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