Tire Flat - Again!
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Tire Flat - Again!
Ok I have been having a problem with my left rear tire losing air. Today I walked out and saw my tire flat, limped it to the corner gas station and filled it up...again. I noticed air bubbles escaping from around the lead wheel weight so this is my problem area. On all 4 rims, the aluminum (stocker fx4 rims) seems to be reacting with the lead and has bubbled (for lack of a better term) up surrounding the weights. This seems to have lifted the smallest wheel weight up a fraction and is now pushing on the bead enough to let air out.
Now my questions, is this a reaction between dissimilar metals? Are my rims now shot? How to prevent this from getting worse?
Thanks,
Now my questions, is this a reaction between dissimilar metals? Are my rims now shot? How to prevent this from getting worse?
Thanks,
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Here are some pictures. Its kind of hard to see what I am talking about because of the road salt & frost (3 Degrees currently) on the tires and rims.
Here is the same spot somewhat cleaned off.
Previous spot where weights were attached. Seems to be chipping off?
Let me know what you think.
Here is the same spot somewhat cleaned off.
Previous spot where weights were attached. Seems to be chipping off?
Let me know what you think.
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