FAQ for Alloy Wheels Repair
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
24/11/2021 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
23/11/2021 Q: How do I find a leak in the tire?
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Submerge the tire in water, bubbles should be noticeable from where the air is escaping.
By BobGM Specialist
23/11/2021 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
23/11/2021 Q: Can these tires be used in the snow?
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These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher-than-average rating for snow traction.
By BobGM Specialist
17/11/2021 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
16/11/2021 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 OmarGM Specialist
16/11/2021 Q: How can I identify this type of tire?
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These tires are identified by an M + S molded in the tire side wall after the tire size.
By OmarGM Specialist
16/11/2021 Q: How do I install the new stud?
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Install the new stud from the back side of the hub.
By BobGM Specialist
16/11/2021 Q: How do you clean the puncture mark?
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You clean the puncture site by using a hand reamer and reaming the puncture to be able to fill the hole.
By BobGM Specialist
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