Tire Bead Leaking on Rim
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Hi, after noting Denny's and others comments,, ".. ask the Forum and save time .."! I have a tire on a Weld and it won't seal on the rim, slow leak. Took it to a tire shop who checked the rim and tire for leaks, found the bead leaking, broke it down, clean the bead, etc., still leaking. Is this safe to use say on a test day? anyone have this problem and solve it? Scrap the tire? Is this a Weld rim issue? Thanks Joel
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Joel,
The original iteration of these tires all did that (slow leak at the bead). If the tire doesn't leak enough to change pressures in the length of a session, run it. That means test session, race, or otherwise. Just forget that it leaks, with the exception of verifying pressure before you go out. I'm open to dissenting opinions but I would say essentially "ignore it". ____________
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As noted, if it'll hold pressure for the session, it should be fine. I have two tires with that issue (one on a Shelby one on a Weld, so it's not the wheels). They'll lose 5+ lbs sitting overnight, but that's not a big issue. I keep the car on a lift and I have learned to check tires before dropping it. |
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Is it leaking at the bead or through the sidewall? If it's on the sidewall, have them wipe dish soap on the inside (seriously) - Or you can listen to RacerX (who just got ANOTHER picture in SportsCar!)
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I have had tires that are brand new and have not been heat cycled sometimes leak at the bead on Weld wheels. But after a session on track the leaks have stopped. Like Denny said if it isn't leaking too bad run it.
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