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Preid Gate Opener
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Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:26 pm Post subject: Tyres deflate at certain angles.
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I've a set of bead lock rims which I took apart, refurbed and put back together.
Now depending on how I park, at least one of the tyres will start deflating My rims dont look bashed or bent but for some reason certain angles seem to deflate them and others don't. It takes about two days for a tyre to completely deflate.
I guess being tubeless if they get a punt in the inside by something they're going to deflate. Im just not sure why they're deflating when its parked.
Would keeping them at a higher pressure than 10psi make them stay inflated? As there would be more pressure pushing the tyre against the rim? Common sense and all that. Or is there a knack to them that im missing?
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teamidris Mud Obsessed
Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Odometer: 3372 Location: Staffordshire UK
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Preid Gate Opener
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:30 pm Post subject:
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They're coming from the opposite edge of the beadlock. As in the side that faces that the body. If that makes sense.
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:45 pm Post subject:
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Is it leaking from the bead area of the tyre? If it is are they i would take the tyre from the rim and see if either the bead area is damaged or has lot of dirt /rubbish etc on it.Clean the area up, lubricate the tyre with either tyre fitting paste or washing up liquid, refit the tyre inflate to 20 psi or so and see what happens.If it still leaks you will either run a tube in it or fit a new tyre.If you are only trialling once a week i would inflate the tyre to something much more sensible and then air them down ready at the next event.
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Preid Gate Opener
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:51 pm Post subject:
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Yes the bead area.
I cant face taking the tyre from the rim, removing nearly forty nuts and bolts to get the locking plate off the rim is soul destroying. Im not sure I could face doing it all again to the three tyres that are deflating. Could I deflate the tyre completely and then manipulate it to check if its damaged/dirty?
I'll be out on Saturday so will see if any have deflated. I wont have time to try to clean/grease them this weekend as I have an RTV on Sunday.
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject:
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Take the tyre to a tyre company and get them to unseat the back bead for you and then see if either you or them can see any dirt etc trapped in there.Get them to reseal and reinflate the tyre and see if it still leaks.It either will or won't.And then when you have 5 minutes get the others done.If the others have mud/ sand / etc trapped in them and you leave it eventually it could lead to damage that can't be fixed.
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Preid Gate Opener
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject:
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Ok, the truck will be sat up for a week or so while I get the new steering setup plumbed in. I'll hand the three that are deflating over and get them sorted.
Cheers for the help!
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