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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: JackstandJohnny on May 10, 2013, 12:11:38 PM

Title: tire bead sealer
Post by: JackstandJohnny on May 10, 2013, 12:11:38 PM

where can i pick some up in Calgary? don't need much.

one of my tires is leaking at the bead but no dents in the rims or anything like that. just want to pop the bead, seal it up.  yes its on an aluminum wheel too

i've called three tire places and auto value. nobody carries it.  guessing i'll have to buy a gallon from Acklands or something lol

thanks

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: esi on May 10, 2013, 01:36:09 PM

wallyworld has slime. Or get a tube of accoustic sealant. It won't dry like silicone and should seal.

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: BUKI on May 10, 2013, 02:05:15 PM

Pop the bead and take a wire wheel to the inside of the rim to remove that oxidation. Re seat the bead it should take the leak away. Another thing, (Andy does this) is use rubber cement around the bead. I think it's like a poor mans bead lock  ;)

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: JackstandJohnny on May 10, 2013, 02:21:13 PM

Quote from: esi on May 10, 2013, 01:36:09 PM

wallyworld has slime. Or get a tube of accoustic sealant. It won't dry like silicone and should seal.

whats accoustic sealant Dale?

silicone bad to use?

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: 78ram on May 10, 2013, 03:39:40 PM

I have bead sealant at home I bought it from auto value a few yrs ago used it on my swampers
If your close to 52&17 ave se I can help u out.......

Title: Re: Re: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: binare on May 10, 2013, 03:45:03 PM

Quote from: BUKI on May 10, 2013, 02:05:15 PM

Pop the bead and take a wire wheel to the inside of the rim to remove that oxidation. Re seat the bead it should take the leak away. Another thing, (Andy does this) is use rubber cement around the bead. I think it's like a poor mans bead lock  ;)

X2 usually solves the problem, cheapo wire wheel on a drill and your done.

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: esi on May 10, 2013, 04:08:33 PM

Quote from: JackstandJohnny on May 10, 2013, 02:21:13 PM

whats accoustic sealant Dale?

silicone bad to use?

silicone will seal it really well. And make it a massive PIA to get off. Acoustic sealant is used in construction. Black crap that doesn't dry should work but a wire wheel might solve the problem. If you want to take a drive I can deal with it.

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: JackstandJohnny on May 10, 2013, 10:00:58 PM

Thanks gents. I'm gonna give the accoustic stuff a try: picked some up tonite. If it doesn't work Dale i will load up the ZJ and come visit :)

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: cLAY on May 10, 2013, 10:23:37 PM

NAPA carries bead sealer.

Title: Re: tire bead sealer
Post by: JackstandJohnny on May 11, 2013, 10:57:13 PM

Popped the bead: it was dirty as hell lots of mud and crud in there. Cleaned it out and popped the need back on. All good now no leaks :).