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Old 05-29-2002, 08:44 PM
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I have a set of 20x10x10 Sand Sharks that lose air fast. It comes from around the bead. How can I make it seal off? I have tried tearing them down and cleaning them out and that didn't work. Any opinons would be helpful to keep me from buying new tires and rims.
 
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Old 05-29-2002, 09:48 PM
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There's some stuff call green slime (I THINK) Wal-Mart sells it. This product is supposed to seal and reduce punctures although I have never used it. A couple of tires on my Cat leak air slowly so I've been thinking of trying the Slime. Except it costs $17 buck a pop and it takes a container a tire. Highlifter sells Air Lock Tire Sealant:
http://www.highlifter.com/store/Air-...e-Sealant.html
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Old 05-29-2002, 10:34 PM
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make sure there's no pits or rust on the bead of the tire. if it looks okay, check the rim to see if it's bent or dented. also, make sure it's the right size tire for the wheel.
 
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Tire shops have this stuff called bead sealer.
after you do what thrshr said put some on your beads.
 
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Old 05-30-2002, 12:41 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. They are on aluminum so rust is out of the question. They are dented but that isn't where the leak is comming from. I still don't understand why I bought .125s in the first place. I will have to try the bead sealer.
 
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