FAQ for Alloy Wheels Repair
Q: Where is the most common for corrosion to occur on a wheel?
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The most common area for corrosion to be found is on the bead seat.
By OmarGM Specialist
30/12/2021 Q: What should you avoid when driving with tire chains?
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You should avoid locked wheel braking, sharp turns, and exceeding the speed limit.
By OmarGM Specialist
28/12/2021 Q: What benefits does using nitrogen gas on vehicles have?
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It helps with the reduction in the loss of tire pressure, in the variance of tire pressures with temperature changes, and long-term rubber degradations decrease due to oxygen concentrations.
By OmarGM Specialist
26/12/2021 Q: What type of wheel should I avoid re-plating?
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Chrome-plated aluminum wheels.
By BobGM Specialist
26/12/2021 Q: How will I know when to stop tightening the wheel hub nut?
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Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel bolt head seats against the hub flange.
By OmarGM Specialist
25/12/2021 Q: Does the wheel/tire need to be rebalanced after getting the wheel repaired?
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Yes, the wheel will need to be rebalanced to avoid premature wear on the tires.
By BobGM Specialist
24/12/2021 Q: What is the proper way to fix the air leaking from the wheel/tire caused by corrosion?
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Awater dunk tank leak test will need to be performed so you can determine where the leak is coming from, whether from the tire or the wheel itself. Once the affected area is found, you will need to sand the corrosion down until you get to material that is stable enough to finish correctly patching the wheel. After correctly patching the area, you will need to add sealant so that it fills the resurfaced bead.
By OmarGM Specialist
23/12/2021 Q: Can the bent rim flanges be repaired or refinished?
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Any bent rim flanges should not be repaired or refinished and should be discarded.
By OmarGM Specialist
22/12/2021 Q: Does tire inflation pressure affect the vehicle in any kind of way?
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Yes, the tire inflation pressure affects the performance and handling of a vehicle.
By OmarGM Specialist
21/12/2021 Q: How can a leaking wheel be fixed?
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Aleaking wheel will require the wheel and tire to be removed from the vehicle. You will need to locate the leaking area and look to see if the wheel is bent or if it's a bad tire. If you determine the leak is coming from the wheel area, you will need to dismount the tire from the wheel. The rim will need to be scuffed so that the affected area is fixed. Apply tire silicone or sealant to the wheel where the affected area was repaired and mount the wheel back on the tire.
By BobGM Specialist
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