Front Tire Leak-Can't Find It

[RalphVa]

Re: Front Tire Leak-Can\'t Find It

I've had leaks that I couldn't find. It was probably caused by a sand grain underneath the valve stem or something of this sort.

I agree with Junkman about tubeless vs. tube type. Unfortunately, I have to contend with tubes on my Gravely tractor, as it has split rims. I pinched a tube with these until I learned to put some air in them before final bolting the rims together. Tubeless on tiny 8" rims are a real chore until you get your technique down. Hard to get the tires to seat on the rims. Armorall works wonders compared to the old dry rims days or use of (paint eating) brake fluid to slick them up. Soapy water would probably work, too, but could leave water to rust the inside of the rims.

On my dolly with little (about 4") tubeless tires, I had to remove the valve steam and run the air compressor up to maximum pressure. Then shoot the air into the open stem quickly and hope the air would pop the rim out before I could get off the stem to keep from blowing up the tire.

Ralph

 

[TheKid]

Re: Front Tire Leak-Can\'t Find It

Next time you can't get the beads to seat try this. Take a rope or strap and tighten it around the center of the tire. It forces the beads out toward the rim.

 

[sandyc]

Re: Front Tire Leak-Can\'t Find It

Also you could use a load strap or even a belt

 

[PineRidge]

Re: Front Tire Leak-Can\'t Find It

<font color="blue">Next time you can't get the beads to seat try this. Take a rope or strap and tighten it around the center of the tire. It forces the beads out toward the rim.

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On more than one occasion I have used a ratchet strap used to secure loads on trailers. You can easily place as much tension on the tire as needed to get the job done.