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sanchezf
11-26-2008, 09:36 AM
Have any of you had the problem with your tire not seeding to the rim.
My front tire has been going flat alot lately, so I get SO to take it off and see what the problem is. No holes or slashes goes to put tire back on rim the problem is found it won't seed in about 5 or 6 spots.

I've been searching the web, but nothing...

Any help would be appreciated

MrX
11-26-2008, 09:39 AM
Tires arent supposed to have seeds :confused:

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 09:40 AM
Tires arent supposed to have seeds :confused:

That's what they call it, when it won't seal up to the rim?

desertrat
11-26-2008, 09:41 AM
Have any of you had the problem with your tire not seeding to the rim.
My front tire has been going flat alot lately, so I get SO to take it off and see what the problem is. No holes or slashes goes to put tire back on rim the problem is found it won't seed in about 5 or 6 spots.

I've been searching the web, but nothing...

Any help would be appreciated

It helps to put some soapy water around the bead and rim area. Then you may have to over inflate it to get it to seat properly.

Pete
11-26-2008, 09:41 AM
Have any of you had the problem with your tire not seeding to the rim.
My front tire has been going flat alot lately, so I get SO to take it off and see what the problem is. No holes or slashes goes to put tire back on rim the problem is found it won't seed in about 5 or 6 spots.

I've been searching the web, but nothing...

Any help would be appreciated

Are they new tires? Damage to the rim? When you mounted the tire did you use some lube on the bead or the tire like a mild liquid soap?

Gtmustang88
11-26-2008, 09:42 AM
I assume you are saying that the tiring is leaking around the bead. I would take it to a shop, and have the tire pulled off and use bead sealer on the beading when the tire gets put back on. I would also have them put the tire in a tub of water with about 40+ lbs of air in it, to insure it is not leaking anywhere else.

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 09:48 AM
It was taken to a shop where he works. He said he did pull it completly off and inflate check for holes. He also said that he did the mild soap thing and it still won't seat. He said there is some mild corrison where the chrome is flaking of the rim and believes this is why it won't seat. He was wondering if he grinded it down to get all the flake off would that help?

Pete
11-26-2008, 09:52 AM
It was taken to a shop where he works. He said he did pull it completly off and inflate check for holes. He also said that he did the mild soap thing and it still won't seat. He said there is some mild corrison where the chrome is flaking of the rim and believes this is why it won't seat. He was wondering if he grinded it down to get all the flake off would that help?

It is possible but not likely.

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 09:54 AM
It is possible but not likely.


So that would be a bad idea?:whistle:

Pete
11-26-2008, 10:05 AM
So that would be a bad idea?:whistle:

If in grinding he removes too much it probably wont seat. If he has to remove a lot it will be a bear to balance the wheel.

I would try it, who knows it might hold air and you never have a problem again.

toppick08
11-26-2008, 10:06 AM
Never had a problem..:shrug:

Gtmustang88
11-26-2008, 10:28 AM
Using beed sealer should fix it as long as it is not a huge leak. The tire does have to be pulled off though.

wildlowrider
11-26-2008, 10:58 AM
That's what they call it, when it won't seal up to the rim?

SEAT that's what they call it...SEATING, not seading. Jeez your airing up a tire not planting a crop!!

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 11:13 AM
SEAT that's what they call it...SEATING, not seading. Jeez your airing up a tire not planting a crop!!


oops, Thank god you guys knew what I was talking about. :killingme

Homer J
11-26-2008, 01:13 PM
What kind of car is it? You could probably pick up a used rim at Brandywine Used Auto parts for about $25 if it is too bad. OBTW, Check the valve stems too.

MrX
11-26-2008, 02:46 PM
SEAT that's what they call it...SEATING, not seading. Jeez your airing up a tire not planting a crop!!

:killingme

GWguy
11-26-2008, 02:59 PM
Sounds like you might have hit a pothole or something and bent the edge of the rim just enough to allow seepage.

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 04:59 PM
What kind of car is it? You could probably pick up a used rim at Brandywine Used Auto parts for about $25 if it is too bad. OBTW, Check the valve stems too.

It's aYukon Xl Denali, I ain't picking up no rim for $25.00 :killingme
Thanks for the thought though

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 05:00 PM
If in grinding he removes too much it probably wont seat. If he has to remove a lot it will be a bear to balance the wheel.

I would try it, who knows it might hold air and you never have a problem again.


He did the grinding thing and primed it. It worked perfectly we are back in business.

sanchezf
11-26-2008, 05:02 PM
Sounds like you might have hit a pothole or something and bent the edge of the rim just enough to allow seepage.


Hit a pole or something Never :smack: :cds:
Do you know what I would have to listen to when I got home
I'd be better off not going home :killingme


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