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I have a tire on a newly purchased used car which is constantly leaking down. Took it to a locale name brand tire chain store. They removed the tire from the rim, cleaned both and reinstalled. Charged me $16 to be told someone had used Fix-A-Flat in it, which had corroded the metal around the edge... Would probably leak down again. Stated the rim may eventually need to be replaced.
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Can you seal up a slow leak in a bent car rim with Fix-a-Flat I bent my rim on a pot hole and it has a slow leak in it and I'd rather not pay 650 to get a new rim?
Probably not. It may be worth the five or six dollars to try.
Does Fix-a-Flat ruin rims?
No it does not ruin your rim, just make sure to wash it off when you change the tire next time around.
Will it ruin my rim if I run on flat tires?
If you have a flat, and are worried about rim damage, you need to stop driving on it right now. The potential for damage is going to be variable depending on the roads, specifically if you go up and down hills, or make a lot of turns. However, damage is going to occur very rapidly no matter what unless the tire is replaced. The window is usually somewhere in the range of a few hours.
Why is front tire wobbly on 2003 ford expedition?
bent rim, something broken or bent, damage, exc. park and fix a.s.a.p.
What damage could happen driving on a flat tire?
Ruin your rim, it's hard on the differential (if you're driving on a live axle) with the variance between the two tires, eventually the rim will deteriorate and start tearing into the brake assembly... not to mention the likelihood of losing control and crashing.
How far can you run on a flat tire?
Maybe a mile or 2 to get you to a place you can get a spare. Driving on a flat tire can cause damage to the wheel and possibly the drum and brakes. If you must drive on a flat tire, drive very slow and stop if the tire comes off the rim.
Can rims be fixed?
That depends on what kind of rim and the damage done to it? If the rim is steel, and the rim is merely cracked, yes it can be fixed. You would weld the crack closed. If the rim is bend, and the dent is not on the bead (place where the tire meets the rim) but ont he outside lip, you can simply sledge it back to place. If the rim has a flat spot, then the rim should be fixed by a professional to get it trued. If the rim is aluminum, everything changes. If there are minor scratches, you can get the rim resurfaced and the rim will be fine. After that, any other kind of damage is either irrepairable, or would most likely cost more than a new rim. Best thing to do, if it is an aluminum stock rim, is go to your local scrap yard and find a vehicle with one on it. You can even go to your local Costco tire shop(yes, Costco). They have a listing of a local wheel shop which can try to order your rim.
Will a CHI Pink Flat Iron cause damage to hair?
Yes it can cause damage to your hair, if you over use it. Leaving your hair in a fired, kinky and split of being. Which can be fix by trimming your hair.
How do you change tires on Sears tractor model number 917.271841?
Its simpler to buy the tire on a rim from lowe's (cheaper than Sears) or use Green Slime fix-a-flat. Getting the tire off the rim requires pushing it in off the rim. They're pretty snug. Rear tires have a key in a groove on the axle, don't lose them.
Is there a possability of the rim will prevent the tire from holding air if i was to use fix a flat from a can one place said i would have to bye new rim or sand blast that one for it to work?
If it is left in the tire for more that a few days it will eat away at the tire and rim. It is very strong stuff!!! but to acually ruin a rim... probably not. maybe if you used a can a week for a month or two. but they are probably just trying to get some money out of you.
What is the difference between raised panel and flat panel on interior doors?
A raised panel door has a rim, then an indentation and the panel inside it is raised to the level of the rim. A flat panel door is more like a picture frame where the rim is raised and the panel inside it is indented.
What is the best way to fix a flat wheel on a wheelbarrow?
Usually the problem with a wheel barrow tire is the wheel rather than the tire. That is a poor fit between the rim and the tire. You need to take a strap and tighten it down around the outside of the tire and then inflate the tire so that it grips the rim tightly.
