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08-28-2013, 09:21 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NE Ohio
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|  Sealing a vented rim?
I know a lot of you guys vent tires and some vent rims, but have any of you guys tried to reseal an aluminum rim that's been vented? I have a set I picked up and it wasn't disclosed that they were vented in multiple spots. Seeing as I mainly just do trail riding and not full on crawling I don't really see the necessity of a vent and I like the looks of an "inflated" tire vs the rolled over look of a flat. I was thinking since they are small holes maybe a 10/32 grub screw and some Loc-tite,may fix it? I figured if I tap it then seal it and maybe grind and overhang down it may work? What are your thoughts?? --Dan |
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08-28-2013, 10:34 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Parker
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|  Re: Sealing a vented rim?
A little JB weld might work, it can be filed or sanded when dry.
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08-29-2013, 05:15 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stowe
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| Re: Sealing a vented rim?
Hot glue works well.  |
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08-29-2013, 07:01 AM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LP, LA
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| Re: Sealing a vented rim?
Quality electrical tape; if the holes are in the outer diameter of the wheels like some manufacturers provide.
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08-29-2013, 09:54 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vermont
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| Re: Sealing a vented rim?
Good ideas have been presented by others already. I've done it with grub screws(in plastic though so no tapping required) I've also used electrical tape if the inner surface is flat so you can get the tape layed out nice and smooth to be sure it seals. I'd stay away from the more permanent methods because you might change your mind in the future and the option will be there to vent them again. |
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08-29-2013, 02:22 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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A small dab of Shoe-Goo works well. |
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08-29-2013, 05:32 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NE Ohio
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| Re: Sealing a vented rim?
Thanks for the input guys I think ill try the shoe goo first as I have some here and if I don't like the finished look ill go with the grub screw. They are pretty much on center line of the rim so it shouldn't be to hard to seal with any of these ideas! Thanks again for he input. --Dan |
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08-29-2013, 06:51 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: At the corner of Bedlam and Squalor.
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I've done this! I tapped the holes and put grub screws in them with a little liquid tape on the threads. Any flexible glue like substance will do.
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08-31-2013, 08:00 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In the pre-game lobby
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| Re: Sealing a vented rim?
Shoogoo. totally. Stuff is magic! Heard it's made of hopes & dreams.
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09-01-2013, 03:13 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: At the corner of Bedlam and Squalor.
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I thought it was sunshine and farts. Heh. I learn something new every day here.
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