Only Buicks Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) I decided to put a set of Radials on my 55 which has Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels. The new tires came in late last week so on Saturday I had them mounted, wow what a differance in the ride and handling. On Sunday morning I noticed one of the rear tires looked low so I pumped it up to 32 lbs and hoped it was just under inflated. This morning it was low again, it had lost almost 20 lbs overnight. I jacked the car up, removed the tire, put on my shorts and took the tire into the pool, sure enough there's a leak in one of the spokes. I have no idea what to do, I am supposed to be driving the 55 to Danvers on Wed morning.Anyone ever had a similar problem, I don't beleive any of those products that you squirt into the tire to seal it will help as they seem to work on centrifugal force which in my case is in the wrong direction.Any ideas? Edited July 5, 2011 by 38Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Have a tube put in there. Ask them to douse the inside of the tire with talcum powder before installing the tube. Also make sure to advice you want a tude for a radial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Put a tube in it!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Jeeze, great minds think alike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 LOL... Come to think of it we both drive red GS 400 Convertibles, although I believe yours can kick the butt off mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 LOL... Come to think of it we both drive red GS 400 Convertibles, although I believe yours can kick the butt off mine.Yeah, but mines older than yours!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Also make sure to advice you want a tude for a radial.Say JD, Whacha all been drinking??? :eek:..... Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Isn't there supposed to be a thick rubber "seal" stuck on the inside of the rim, sealing the ends of the spokes for use with tubeless tires??? AND to provide a smoooother surface for the tube to be next to???Of course, "tube it"!Just some thoughts . . .NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The original K-H wheels had tubes. The current reproductions are sealed, so you can do either. Actually for judging the tube is the correct way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Buicks Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Ok, tube is installed. If you see me tomorrow it's a good sign. I hate tubes!Thanks for all the advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Be aware the tube may only be a partial solution. Coker tire sells what they call a 'flap' I believe, which is inserted in the tire and prevents the spokes ends inside the wheel from puncturing the tube. I would think wrapping the inside of the wheel with Duct Tape would probably accomplish the same purpose.Bill Madden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Be aware the tube may only be a partial solution. Coker tire sells what they call a 'flap' I believe, which is inserted in the tire and prevents the spokes ends inside the wheel from puncturing the tube. I would think wrapping the inside of the wheel with Duct Tape would probably accomplish the same purpose.Bill MaddenYup, Bill is right, you should have a Flap. I've used duck tape on older narrow wheels in the past and it works, but I like a flap better. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanfax Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 install tube inside, re-balance your wheel...adios problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Actually for judging the tube is the correct way to go.Actually for judging, bias-plies would be the correct way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I recently picked up a nice set of used wire wheels from Wheel Vintiques.One had a questionable silicone seal on it, so I took it to a local wire wheel shop - mostly motorcycle stuff - and had a new big, fat seal of silicone put in. Two weeks later, no leaks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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