FAQ for Alloy Wheels Repair
Q: What are the three main steps of tire puncture repair?
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The three basic steps are removing and inspecting the tire, filling the puncture, and sealing the inner liner to prevent air loss.
By BobGM Specialist
04/11/2021 Q: What is the refinishing procedure for the aluminum wheel?
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The procedure is to remove the following: the tire and wheel, balance weights, and install the new valve stem.
By BobGM Specialist
04/11/2021 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
04/11/2021 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
03/11/2021 Q: What happens after filling and repairing the puncture?
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After repairing the puncture, you will need to buff the area so you can add cement. Then, put the tire back on the wheel and use a tire safety cage to ensure the tire has been repaired properly and no air is escaping.
By BobGM Specialist
03/11/2021 Q: What do you look for when inspecting the inside of the tire?
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You are looking for any damage that has penetrated the inside allowing air to escape.
By OmarGM Specialist
03/11/2021 Q: What are some areas that should be checked before getting a wheel balanced?
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Before getting a wheel balanced it is important to check for missing balance weights, bent rims, tire wear, bead seating, stones in the tire tread, and tire irregularities.
By BobGM Specialist
03/11/2021 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 BobGM Specialist
03/11/2021 Q: How do you properly clean a tire?
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You properly clean a tire with a liner cleaner, cloth, and a scraper to remove dirt and debris.
By OmarGM Specialist
03/11/2021 Q: What is the maximum amount of corrosion that can be repaired?
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On a vehicle with less than 20,000 miles, the repairable corrosion would be 100mm or less. On a vehicle with more than 20,000 miles, the repairable corrosion would be 200mm.
By BobGM Specialist
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