I put 2 new paddles on 10" rims and 1 tire is fine no leaks but the other has a leak at the bead and I can't get it to stop. If I pump it up to 20lbs no leak but down at 5lbs it does.

 

try remounting the tire, also did you clean up the wheel with a wire brush by where the bead sits? If that dosn't work go get some tire slime.

 

I use 3M clear silicone on the beads. Works everytime.

 

Do you put the silicone on the rim or the bead of the tire?

 

I would remount the tire and make sure there isn't any sand on the bead of the tire or rim. It doesn't take much sand to make a leak. Use a mild solution of dishwashing soap and water on the bead so it will pop on securely.

The only problem I see with silicone is that it makes it that much harder to break down. Any tire thats run in sand for very long will develop a leak due to sand in the bead. Its just a matter of time. When that time comes, that silicone could make the job at hand a bit tougher. Just my $0.02.

~HoundDog

 

On the bead.

 

Surprisingly, that's not the case. I havn't had any problems breaking the beads after. And the silicone pulls right off.

 

RAPTORAZ, What do you use to break your beads?

 

I work at an automotive dealership. So I use a tire machine.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

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