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
15/10/2021 Q: What causes air to leak out of a tire slowly?
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Air leaking from a tire is caused by many factors such as particles getting in between the tire and the wheel where the bead seats. Another factor for leaking tires is corrosion on the wheel itself which is causing surface imperfections allowing air to be leaking.
By OmarGM Specialist
15/10/2021 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
15/10/2021 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
15/10/2021 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
15/10/2021 Q: What is the proper way to fix the air leaking from the wheel/tire caused by corrosion?
A:
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
15/10/2021 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
14/10/2021 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
14/10/2021 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 OmarGM Specialist
14/10/2021 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
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