I replaced the rear tire on my 2002 ST1100. Afterputting the tire on and filling with air I found that it now leaks air betweenthe tire and the rim where I had scratched the rim. Is there a fix for this or do I have to lookfor a replacement wheel?
NOW you tell me! And as an Xtra benefit— it's Xtremely flammable.try Tire Bead sealant. I know it seems stranmge to use a product that was actually designed for the job, but sometimes.
That's what I use on my scratched rim. The last tire I mounted held air for 6 days. Its a rubber that peals off easily. Put the tire on, paint rim flange lip to bead seat with bead seal, and inflate tire. Painting the rim bead seat doesn't help much, the inflated tier just pushes most of it off the bead seat.Gald to know it seated and all is fine without extra work... but for future reference, if your do get a scratched rim, a little corrosion on steel rims or there is a dimple in the bead and air is leaking; try Tire Bead sealant. I know it seems stranmge to use a product that was actually designed for the job, but sometimes.
Here is a link to one product at a nation-wide chain store. I'm sure other places carry it too.