FAQ for Alloy Wheels Repair
Q: How do you install and reprogram the tire pressure monitor receiver?
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To install and reprogram the tire pressure monitor you must install new tire/wheel assemblies, reprogram the control modules for the new tire/wheels, reset tire type and pressure, and set the inflation pressure of each tire.
By OmarGM Specialist
11/11/2021 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 BobGM Specialist
10/11/2021 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
10/11/2021 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 BobGM Specialist
10/11/2021 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
10/11/2021 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
10/11/2021 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 OmarGM Specialist
09/11/2021 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 BobGM Specialist
09/11/2021 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 BobGM Specialist
05/11/2021 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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