Chrome SS 10 spoke wheels leaking
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Chrome SS 10 spoke wheels leaking
Is this common for chrome wheels? I've had the tires pulled and checked a few times and the rims cleaned and best as possible. I dont see chrome flaking. One still leaks about 30lbs every 4-5 days.
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You just described my rear passenger side wheel... I have yet to have it checked, so Im just filling it up every other week. BTW tires are brand spanking new.
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Fill the tire to about 45-50 psi. Put it in a dunk tank. Roll the valve stem around, see if it leaks. Check the tread carefully for leaks. Or, you could have a pinhole in a wheel.
I've worked in several shops and have tracked down some pretty tricky leaks. I've spent 45 minutes STARING at a tire in a dunk tank before.
And, chrome wheels are FAMOUS for bead leaks. They're hard to spot in a dunk tank unless you put a LOT of pressure in the tire (50 psi+)
I've worked in several shops and have tracked down some pretty tricky leaks. I've spent 45 minutes STARING at a tire in a dunk tank before.
And, chrome wheels are FAMOUS for bead leaks. They're hard to spot in a dunk tank unless you put a LOT of pressure in the tire (50 psi+)
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My chrome 10 spokes did this, one had a slow leak. The previous owner had said he had had some problem with it too and had them sealed or something, but I didn't have a problem with them for a few months and then I had it happen once in the fall and then more often when it got colder. I have the ZR1's now, but I don't think you're alone.