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CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 08:42 PM

The tire is fine?...And the rim is cracked....causing air to escape? As confused as I am, should I get a new wheel or get it repaired?

The Stig · 03-07-2012, 08:43 PM

it's possible that the bead is bad

CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 08:51 PM

sorry im dumb....whats the bead

WarWolfX0 · 03-07-2012, 08:56 PM

bead = the seal between the tire and the rim.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_bead

CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarWolfX0

bead = the seal between the tire and the rim.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_bead

thanx. and that keeps the air in?

WarWolfX0 · 03-07-2012, 09:15 PM

tire today use part of the rim as a seal
kind of like a rubber stopper in a metal tube.
if the tube is cracked under the stopper then air will leak out.

not like the tire in bicycles where they use tubes to hole the air

as i saw in your prior thread you had a crack in the rim
could you post a pic of it.
if it is in the metal then you are screwed
the safest way would be a new rim.
if it is by the edge you might be able to get it fixed
like a chip in the bead
if you really just want to fix it you could use a solder from the inside.
but hell if you want to risk your car one a possible cracked rim then, so be it.

wise · 03-09-2012, 11:15 AM

An easy way to find the leak if you haven't already is to make sure the tire is aired up, spray with soapy water, and look for bubbling.

If the rim is actually cracked, replace it. Don't be negligent, because when that wheel falls apart, it's going to do serious damage to the car, or even worse, to you.

'15 LS3-1LE · 09-23-2020, 09:21 PM

Yes. My wheel cracked so it loses 25psi air everyday and the tire is perfectly fine. Same happened on my yellow 2010 ss. The low profile performance tires do not offer any forgiveness to protect the wheel! DRIVE SUPER SLOW over railroad crossings and avoid pot holes! I opted for the knock off replica wheel to replace it. It's as cheap as options get. Damn ZL1 mach whatever rims ain't even worth it I don't even like the style but the replicas are the cheapest option

JimE · 09-24-2020, 09:02 AM

Take it to a shop that performs wheel repair. They should be able to tell you IF it can be repaired.

Personally, I would replace it.

Camaro__ss · 09-24-2020, 02:24 PM

You can get them repaired but it’s not worth the cost. It involves grinding down the impact area, tig welding to build it back up, then getting the wheel true (or as close to true as possible) and force balancing. And it will still wobble/vibrate at high speed. Replace the wheel. I’m as frugal as they come and I am saying replace the wheel.

BMR Sales · 09-24-2020, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

The tire is fine?...And the rim is cracked....causing air to escape? As confused as I am, should I get a new wheel or get it repaired?

How do you know the Rim is Cracked?

03-07-2012, 08:42 PM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Cracked Rim Solutions. The tire is fine?...And the rim is cracked....causing air to escape? As confused as I am, should I get a new wheel or get it repaired?

03-07-2012, 08:43 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	it's possible that the bead is bad __________________

03-07-2012, 08:56 PM	#4
WarWolfX0 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Park Ridge Posts: 114 View My Garage	bead = the seal between the tire and the rim. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_bead Last edited by WarWolfX0; 03-07-2012 at 08:58 PM. Reason: added site

03-09-2012, 11:15 AM	#7
wise Drives: 1SS/1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 388	An easy way to find the leak if you haven't already is to make sure the tire is aired up, spray with soapy water, and look for bubbling. If the rim is actually cracked, replace it. Don't be negligent, because when that wheel falls apart, it's going to do serious damage to the car, or even worse, to you. __________________

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03-07-2012, 08:51 PM	#3
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	sorry im dumb....whats the bead

03-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#6
WarWolfX0 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Park Ridge Posts: 114 View My Garage	tire today use part of the rim as a seal kind of like a rubber stopper in a metal tube. if the tube is cracked under the stopper then air will leak out. not like the tire in bicycles where they use tubes to hole the air as i saw in your prior thread you had a crack in the rim could you post a pic of it. if it is in the metal then you are screwed the safest way would be a new rim. if it is by the edge you might be able to get it fixed like a chip in the bead if you really just want to fix it you could use a solder from the inside. but hell if you want to risk your car one a possible cracked rim then, so be it.

09-23-2020, 09:21 PM	#8
'15 LS3-1LE got that clutch leg Drives: '15 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 5	Yes. My wheel cracked so it loses 25psi air everyday and the tire is perfectly fine. Same happened on my yellow 2010 ss. The low profile performance tires do not offer any forgiveness to protect the wheel! DRIVE SUPER SLOW over railroad crossings and avoid pot holes! I opted for the knock off replica wheel to replace it. It's as cheap as options get. Damn ZL1 mach whatever rims ain't even worth it I don't even like the style but the replicas are the cheapest option

09-24-2020, 09:02 AM	#9
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Take it to a shop that performs wheel repair. They should be able to tell you IF it can be repaired. Personally, I would replace it.

09-24-2020, 02:24 PM	#10
Camaro__ss Drives: 2013 L99 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 185	You can get them repaired but it’s not worth the cost. It involves grinding down the impact area, tig welding to build it back up, then getting the wheel true (or as close to true as possible) and force balancing. And it will still wobble/vibrate at high speed. Replace the wheel. I’m as frugal as they come and I am saying replace the wheel.