leaking alloy rims?

[Craig C]

I have had a slow leak in a tyre I recently had fitted.  The tyre service can't find the source of the leak and say it is probably leaking through the alloy wheel via tiny cracks or pits.

Does this sound right?

And has anyone else had a similar situation and can recommend a solution, they want to fit a tube which I am not keen on.

They are the standard 4 stud 15inch alloys from the early 80s.

[JOHN G]

Craig

It is very possible.

Let the shop fit the tube to prove or disprove the leaking rim theory.

John

[Repco Lad]

Hi Craig

I had a similar problem on a Cooper S I had that was fitted with Dunlop alloys. Rotated tyres, replaced valves, examined in minute detail- under water etc, and could not find the leak. Ran a tube to see if that would fix it and it did.

There is plenty of after-market goo that you can squeeze into a tyre to stop leaks (Slime, Tyre Weld etc), but I would definately not use any of them as a permanent solution to your problem.

I ran the tube for years without any problems

Regards

RL

[116gtv]

depends how good the rims is and if you can replace it for the price of having a tube fitted...

[graemericardo]

hi craig
there is a possibility that you have a porous rim however there are a few other options could be corrosion on the rim bead,corrosion around the t/less valve etc or a minute nail in the tyre if it is a very slow leak they are hard to detect in a tank patience is required if it leaks you can find it eventually contact me graeme ricardo at monty tyres greensborough
94341233 maybe i can help most leaks a fixable unless the bead has been torn when fitted