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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: 2 of the left on November 25, 2024, 13:23

Title: Alloys
Post by: 2 of the left on November 25, 2024, 13:23
I have a slow leak on one of my tyres The tyre is sound but the alloy is suspect- where ca I purchase a new standard alloy?
Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: SV-3 on November 25, 2024, 13:38
Quote from: 2 of the left on November 25, 2024, 13:23I have a slow leak on one of my tyres The tyre is sound but the alloy is suspect- where ca I purchase a new standard alloy?
Had the same problem with one of mine.

Turned out to be corrosion on the inside of the alloy.

Tyre place wire brushed the wheel and applied liquid rubber - problem solved.

Might save you the cost of an alloy?

Regards
Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: 2 of the left on November 25, 2024, 13:52
cheers!!
Title: Re: Alloys
Post by: Mollydog on November 26, 2024, 03:27
Quote from: SV-3 on November 25, 2024, 13:38Had the same problem with one of mine.

Turned out to be corrosion on the inside of the alloy.

Tyre place wire brushed the wheel and applied liquid rubber - problem solved.

Might save you the cost of an alloy?

Regards

same here with two of the wheels on our MG TF, they used a wire brush to remove the rust from the rims, been OK ever since