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Tire Bead Leak


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I just mounted 2 brand new 12" 4 ply bar tread tubeless tires. When I checked, both had very small leaks around the beads. I dismounted them and again wire brushed and sanded the wheels. Still had very small leaks. I really dislike tubes, so dismounted the tires again and ran a bead of painters caulk around the wheels. No more leaks. Don't know how this will hold up long term, but if I have a problem I'll post it.
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Dutch, Brake fluid, rubber lube, silicon spray, etc. all work to help seal bead leaks. Anything that makes the tire bead & rim slick and/or slightly softens the bead rubber will work. I'll be interested in the painters caulk works out for you. Roy
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Dutch, Wonder about how well the bead will hold up under high traction situations. I don't like tubes either but about half of my tractors and all of the pullers have them so we can pull with 2 or 3 pounds of air in the tires. Ron
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Any tire store has bead sealing compound.Loosen bead,make sure surfaces are clean, they dob this black stuff around bead an re air tire//fixed// AND most importantly it can be dismounted later // it wont stick.
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