New Rim is leaking
02-04-2008, 10:08 PM
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New Rim is leaking Just put on my gorgeous Aero's and I noticed one of my rear tires was a little low on air about a week after I put them on. Took it over to the tire/wheel shop that put them on and had em check the tire for any punctures. Discovered pretty much behind every spoke it was bubbling. We took it out of the water and sprayed some water on it, and my worst fears were confirmed. I've tried getting with iForge to see if there is anything we can do because I can't honestly say I've ever heard of a rim leaking air like that before.
In the event, assistance cannot be had because of how long its been after the sale (I bought them while I was in Iraq) what would my options be to fix it up so the rim stops leaking?
Thanks guys
In the event, assistance cannot be had because of how long its been after the sale (I bought them while I was in Iraq) what would my options be to fix it up so the rim stops leaking?
Thanks guys
02-04-2008, 10:32 PM
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well all rims come with a manufactures defects, thats a defect, the installer couldn't make that happen. I would get with iforged and make them own up and get a new set, all the money you pay for them they should come with your own little pit crew to clean them to. lol
thanks man!
02-04-2008, 11:13 PM
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They are 3-piece wheels, the leaking is probably just from the silicone sealer that is used between the two outer hoops when they are bolted together.
Take the tires off, then disassemble the wheels. Apply some better (and use generous amounts) of high temp RTV silicone to reseal them. Get the bolt torque specs from iForged.
I'd try to call them anyways. Explain you were in Iraq and just got them mounted. Maybe they will reseal them for you, since it is rare that they leak.
Take the tires off, then disassemble the wheels. Apply some better (and use generous amounts) of high temp RTV silicone to reseal them. Get the bolt torque specs from iForged.
I'd try to call them anyways. Explain you were in Iraq and just got them mounted. Maybe they will reseal them for you, since it is rare that they leak.
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They are 3-piece wheels, the leaking is probably just from the silicone sealer that is used between the two outer hoops when they are bolted together.
Take the tires off, then disassemble the wheels. Apply some better (and use generous amounts) of high temp RTV silicone to reseal them. Get the bolt torque specs from iForged.
I'd try to call them anyways. Explain you were in Iraq and just got them mounted. Maybe they will reseal them for you, since it is rare that they leak.
Take the tires off, then disassemble the wheels. Apply some better (and use generous amounts) of high temp RTV silicone to reseal them. Get the bolt torque specs from iForged.
I'd try to call them anyways. Explain you were in Iraq and just got them mounted. Maybe they will reseal them for you, since it is rare that they leak.
Then again..most fancy-pants stuff is just that...I like simple better. 
02-04-2008, 11:22 PM
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They are 3-piece wheels, the leaking is probably just from the silicone sealer that is used between the two outer hoops when they are bolted together.
Take the tires off, then disassemble the wheels. Apply some better (and use generous amounts) of high temp RTV silicone to reseal them. Get the bolt torque specs from iForged.
I'd try to call them anyways. Explain you were in Iraq and just got them mounted. Maybe they will reseal them for you, since it is rare that they leak.
Take the tires off, then disassemble the wheels. Apply some better (and use generous amounts) of high temp RTV silicone to reseal them. Get the bolt torque specs from iForged.
I'd try to call them anyways. Explain you were in Iraq and just got them mounted. Maybe they will reseal them for you, since it is rare that they leak.
thanks Tony
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02-05-2008, 03:42 AM
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Yeah definitely keep us updated...I was looking into them for my next set of wheels and would like to know how they handle this problem before I shell out some serious money
02-05-2008, 08:07 AM
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BTW, iForged also makes 2-piece wheels that look identical, weigh about the same, and cost less. No silicone sealer either.
Leaking sealer is very rare. Sometimes the tire installers scratch it with those pry bars when mounting a tire. Sometimes it is applied wrong, but that is less likely.
Leaking sealer is very rare. Sometimes the tire installers scratch it with those pry bars when mounting a tire. Sometimes it is applied wrong, but that is less likely.
