Rusty wheels?

TeamSpatula

TeamSpatula

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Howdy. I tracked down a set of 15" steel rims for my truck, but upon inspection they have a decent amount of rust pitting in the area where the tire bead will sit. I had planned to have them sandblasted then painted - will 3 or 4 coats of primer + paint smooth things out well enough for a tire to seal? This is mostly an on-road driver, so nothing too rough, but I don't want any slow leaks or anything.
Any thoughts on what is too rusty/rough for a tire to seal to? What should I do? I got the rims pretty cheap, but hate to write them off. Thanks,
 
sounds to me like you've got a good plan there...it's worked for me in the past
 
Spat, the rust/rough area can actually help to seal them up. Just make sure the installer goops the sealer on well.
 
uglyjeepoffroad said:
Spat, the rust/rough area can actually help to seal them up. Just make sure the installer goops the sealer on well.
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X2 on the bead sealer. I forgot what it is called but it looks almost like tar LOL.
 
Hey Spat

The Wheels on my CJ were the same way. honestly, I'd not do it ever again, unless there was something special about the Wheels. I sand Blasted, I wire brushed, I filed, Primed, Painted and Bead Sealed them.... they still leak down. as many hours as I have in them, I could've gotten a part time job flipping burgers and bought new wheels, or at least better condition ones. the best bet, but most time consuming was the file. Good Luck
 
mbalbritton said:
Hey Spat
The Wheels on my CJ were the same way. honestly, I'd not do it ever again, unless there was something special about the Wheels. I sand Blasted, I wire brushed, I filed, Primed, Painted and Bead Sealed them.... they still leak down. as many hours as I have in them, I could've gotten a part time job flipping burgers and bought new wheels, or at least better condition ones. the best bet, but most time consuming was the file. Good Luck
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but what about the satisfaction that you DIY? :lol:
 
yeah Brent that's what I'm afraid of. And I hate to dump a bunch of money into them with the blasting & cleanup if that's what's going to happen - better to just find a better set of wheels...
I may just take a wire wheel to them for a closer look before even blasting...
bleh...
I suppose it just wouldn't be fun if it was easy...
:shaking:
 
mbalbritton said:
Hey Spat
The Wheels on my CJ were the same way. honestly, I'd not do it ever again, unless there was something special about the Wheels. I sand Blasted, I wire brushed, I filed, Primed, Painted and Bead Sealed them.... they still leak down. as many hours as I have in them, I could've gotten a part time job flipping burgers and bought new wheels, or at least better condition ones. the best bet, but most time consuming was the file. Good Luck
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Brent, it is two completely different scenarios with you two.
Yours sits on a concrete pad and doesn't move, his sits in a dirt driveway and doesn't move. See, apples and oranges...:flipoff2:
 
Chris, why don't you and caver get together and go play in the traffic. :fuck-you:

Richard, I'd certainly take a wire wheel to them to get a look at them. Find out if it's surface rusted or just how bad they are pitted.
 
mbalbritton said:
Chris, why don't you and caver get together and go play in the traffic.
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What'd I do?:flipoff2:
BTW, how come you didn't post the pics of the Bounty mods? Color scheme says it all... :lol:
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Just go to AZ, Advance, OReilly, wherever you normally shop and ask for bead sealer. My local AZ usually has it behind the counter.
 
uglyjeepoffroad said:
Brent, it is two completely different scenarios with you two.
Yours sits on a concrete pad and doesn't move, his sits in a dirt driveway and doesn't move. See, apples and oranges...:flipoff2:
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Ow...geez...
:flipoff2:
one day I'll have some money and then mine can sit on concrete too...
:)
 
Ridgerunner said:
you could put a Tube in them---- problem solved
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I have thought about that, and will definitely check into it when I start pricing tires...it's a good option at least...
 
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