LS1SpeedAddict

iTrader: (9)

Is it normal for air to leak out when you screw your rims? Mine do and I just wanted to know if that was ok. It doesn't leak real fast but if you spray water on the rim you can air bubbles.

smokeum99ta

iTrader: (15)

Without a tube yes it is normal, every last one of mine has. Tried tubes once but had a very bad experience with them.

SSmokin 01

iTrader: (14)

Mine did at first. Just a couple screws on each wheel slowly leaked air. I teflon taped all the screws and they stopped leaking after that.

JL ws-6

iTrader: (50)

I've heard of people putting a dab of silicone on the screws before threading them in and that helps seal them so they won't leak.

99% of the people I know of with screws have leaking issues.... I don't think there's any real way to get rid of the issue 100% without running tubes, but that screws with the way the tires plant, and that causes other issues. Some people have had good luck with the tubes, but most people I talk to don't like teh way teh tires work with them in there, plus it's about 10 lbs of rotating weight as far fron center that you have to get moving as well.

tektrans

iTrader: (23)

I always used silicone and never has a leak. I just screwed the new radial slicks but didn't put any silicon this time because I want to see if the radials will leak.

LS1SpeedAddict

iTrader: (9)

Thanks, I guess I will try putting silicone or Teflon on each screw. I just wanted to make sure it was safe before I race on them for the first time tomorrow.