alloy problem..

[x_k8_xxx]

hey..ma front tyre keeps goin flat..n everytime i take it 2 the garage, they tel me that there is nothing wrong with the tyre and it has no puncture or anything. He said it has something to do with the alloy wheel..and it is leaking or something. the man kind of sanded around the rim n then put some white stuff around it..?! I dont really wnt to have to buy new alloys, because i like mine alot and plus i cant really afford it.
does anyone have any ideas of what is wrong or how to solve the problem?
thanks very much! :D

[tom187]

What size are the alloys?

Maybe there rubbing?

[x_k8_xxx]

umm 16 inch..low profile..dnt kno wt size exactly though lol..sorry im nt much help!

[brianS]

chances are they will be rubbing, although to be losing air it would need to not be sealed properly, have you had new valves fitted?

[riggsy]

More info needed!

[x_k8_xxx]

sorry i don't have alot of info..i dont think new valves have been fitted..how would i seal it properly?! or how would i stop the rubbing? thanks

[saxochap]

i dont think the alloys and tyres are sealed correctly,

take them to a diffrent garage and have them remove all the flaking paint from INSIDE the rim ( Use a wire Brush ) fit new valves and then replace and re-balance the tyres.

this should cure your problem,

Well thats what i do anyway and it always works,

Chris

Automotive Technician

[dingle]

as above if that fails get the garage to check all your alloy as may be cracked my mate had the same problem

[gartrell]

get some inertubes?

[x_k8_xxx]

ok..thanks everyone! il take it to a different garage n c wat happens! :mobile:

[dnbmart]

U sure there rubbing on the inners! because same thing happened to me mates 106

[tom187]

get some inertubes?

I thought cars didn't have inner tubes? Lol?

[gartrell]

yep.

my dad has two in his car, had the same problem as you, was the easy option to just stick inertubes in.

[milesg]

is the car lowered as then its more likely it could be rubbing, etc..

[x_k8_xxx]

lol..i didnt know about inner-tubes! it hasn't been lowered..but i think its alright now.i took it to a different garaGE TODAY and i told him ma tyre was flat but it wasn't a puncture, and i said that id been told something about it needing to be sealed correctly. He knew what i meant straight away and did it for me for free!! :D:D
he said it shouldnt go flat again now..if it does i need to go back to him and he'll check again! and its alright at the mo!! so thanks everyone!! :D