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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: Dave W on March 21, 2019, 04:24:33 pm

Title: RUST Corrosion/Pitting in Bead Area of Rims 15x8 rallys HELP.
Post by: Dave W on March 21, 2019, 04:24:33 pm

I bought some 15x8 rally wheels at a swap meet, they had tires on them holding air.
 Long story short there was corrosion, with pitting.
I have cleaned as good as possible down bare.
There is still some slight unevenessthe from the pitting.
I heard it may be possible to use miracle paint, or
Por 15 and apply about 3 coats sanding in between
To help level out.
And then maybe mount with some bead sealer.
Anyone have any insight?
Thank you

Title: Re: RUST inside Rims 15x8 rallys inside bead area corroded. HELP.
Post by: VileZambonie on March 21, 2019, 06:58:53 pm

Pictures would help but bead sealer is what is used to help with these issues.

Title: Re: RUST Corrosion/Pitting in Bead Area of Rims 15x8 rallys HELP.
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on March 22, 2019, 01:44:08 pm

If you don't want to mess with all that you could run with tubes in the tires.

Title: Re: RUST Corrosion/Pitting in Bead Area of Rims 15x8 rallys HELP.
Post by: VileZambonie on March 24, 2019, 07:29:01 am

You do not run tubes in a tubeless radial tire.

Title: Re: RUST Corrosion/Pitting in Bead Area of Rims 15x8 rallys HELP.
Post by: cyberxen on October 04, 2019, 12:12:21 pm

I wonder if filling in the pits with lead would work, like they used to do on sheet metal back in the day.

Title: Re: RUST Corrosion/Pitting in Bead Area of Rims 15x8 rallys HELP.
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 05, 2019, 08:27:15 am

most shops as soon as they see pitting or corrosion will apply bead sealer to eliminate any air leaking. this is a common problem with Chevy and Chrysler wheels that are aluminum and chrome plated