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Nov 12, 2010 19:07:07 GMT
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I keep losing 15 -20 psi pressure on one of the alloy wheels on my daily Rover 45. I have had the valve replaced and the rim cleaned off and reseated and the inner rim looks like new. I am relustant to spend loads of money having the wheels refurbished, is it ok to fit an inner tube, the tyre size is 195/55/15"
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10mpg
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Nov 12, 2010 19:19:40 GMT
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It's actually illegal to run a tube in a tubeless tyre though I have done it on 4x4's that I was gonna use offroad with low tyre pressures, to be honest I'd be quite happy with it on a road car TBH..
But it's not 'right' you could try painting the inside of the wheel with some rubberised paint?
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Nov 12, 2010 19:22:50 GMT
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It's actually illegal to run a tube in a tubeless tyre Since when? Think you'll find you can with no problems |
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stealthstylz
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Nov 12, 2010 19:40:41 GMT
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It has been for donkeys years, you can see why when you see the difference in surface finish on the inside of a tubeless tyre compared to one designed for tubes. People still do it though. IMO its daft after having a tube let go and blow the sidewall out of the tyre i'd avoid at all costs.
Matt
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Nov 12, 2010 20:32:54 GMT
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Since when? Think you'll find you can with no problems I've had a very long phone call with a Yokohama technician about this subject - the conclusion in short: Don't ever do it. If you can't avoid it - use as much talkum as possible and be very anal about correct air pressure (don't run them under-inflated). Tyres designed for use with tubes are very smooth inside to avoid rubbing the tube through. Most tubeless tyres of today are rather rough inside... Talkum helps to minimise friction, correct pressure keeps the tube from rubbing on the tyre. Cheers, Jan |
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Nov 12, 2010 21:20:02 GMT
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if the wheels gone porous i'd be inclined to scrap it. rover wheels sell for pennies on ebay anyway. you can often pick up really clean rover alloy wheels, with good tyres and still have change from £50
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Nov 12, 2010 21:30:42 GMT
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thanks all, plenty to think about. With the tyre removed the wheel rim looks like brand new.
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Nov 12, 2010 21:58:05 GMT
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Hmmm - another thought; maybe the tyre's at fault...? Did you check for foreign things that might punctured it (resp. that are still stuck in the tyre)...?  |
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When I worked for Revolution Wheels (about 20 years ago ) we used to coat the well section of all the castings with yacht varnish (after gently heating the wheel) had a very low reject rate
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Nov 13, 2010 13:46:32 GMT
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Hi i think this problem is due to water in the air. it affects the inside of the wheel and makes the seal poor so they lose air. i was told to take off the tyres and rub them down and repaint them inside. hope this helps.
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