Kestas
Staff member
I just changed a tire on an aluminum rim. After mounting, I filled the tire to 40 psi and checked the tire for leaks with soapy water. I found numerous areas of fine foaming where the tire bead meets the rim, indicating air leaks. I broke the bead, inspected the area, didn't see any problems on either side of the sealing surface (aluminum and rubber), ran some sandpaper over the areas, and remounted the tire with leaks at the same areas.
This is kind of new to me. I don't do a lot of tire changing. Is this something I should worry about? It's not a lot of air. I'm wondering if there's a compound or technique I should be using. Or will it seal itself over time?
This is kind of new to me. I don't do a lot of tire changing. Is this something I should worry about? It's not a lot of air. I'm wondering if there's a compound or technique I should be using. Or will it seal itself over time?