If you have aluminum / alloy rims and the beads are leaking even after you wire brush them, is there a new style of sealer that works well?
What is a good sealant for rims?
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I use this stuff,
Aluminum is soft. A sandpaper flapper wheel, scotchbrite, or roloc disc will make quick work. Try for a 1:4 ratio... for every 1 mm down, blend 4 over.
You should also inspect the tire bead for embedded rust and old sealant, if you are using a used tire. These can be gingerly touched up with sandpaper themselves. There isn't much rubber there, but if you shave a tiny bit off you might get down to softer rubber.
That said my go-to is the Xtra Seal they sell at every FLAPS.
You should also inspect the tire bead for embedded rust and old sealant, if you are using a used tire. These can be gingerly touched up with sandpaper themselves. There isn't much rubber there, but if you shave a tiny bit off you might get down to softer rubber.
That said my go-to is the Xtra Seal they sell at every FLAPS.
The best sealant, is no sealant. Sandpaper and a wire brush on both the wheel and the tire bead.
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