In a message dated 18/09/2004 08:51:28 GMT Standard Time,
ChiPieAlandPaula@xxxxxxx writes:
Hello All,
I need some information from the "Mechanical
gurus" in the club. I have a 64 Imperial. I recently had a set of 4 235x75x15
WSW radials installed. One of the tires that I replaced had an
inner tube! The tire shop told me that the three other rims seem to be of the
tubeless type. They based this on the fact that these tires all held air
without inner tubes. To make a long story short, the forth rim is either bent
or cracked. The tire will not hold air for more than three days. I told the
tire shop to find a replacement rim. Of course, this is rather difficult in
Montana. My questions are as follows: are these indeed tubeless rims? Is there
a modern replacement for this rim? I am thinking of truck rims? If this is not
feasible, who can I turn to for an original
?
Allan from Billings, Montana
Alan,
Are you sure the problem is at the rim? Have you dipped the wheel and tyre
in a bath to see where the air is leaking?
There is a tendancy for these old wheels to leak from the joints
where the the two halves were pressed together. I know because I have just dealt
with the same problem. There is no need to replace the wheel unless it is
bent. A good welder can weld the joints where they leak for a few dollars.To
maintain good balance it is best to have the entire joint welded all round the
wheel.
Best wishes,
Tony V.
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