Kenny
01/12/2007, 05:19 PM
We're having quite a cold snap here. :(
Did a about 350mi of driving today and on my last stop I walk back to the VX and see the rear tire completely flat - :eek: -. I must have happened after I parked because you could tell it was flat while driving afterwards. Luckily a tire shop was just across the way, so I hobbled over.
It seems to them the aluminum rim didn't like the cold too much and lost the seal along the rim in a big way. They say it's not uncommon, especially after a few years after they were placed on the rim. The bead seal goop breaks down and corrosion - white powdery stuff - accumulates, add super cold temps and "POP!". Well, more like a fast PSSSSSSSssss!.
Well, thought I'd give a heads up to anyone with aluminum rims and having some cold temps, keep an eye out...
Cheers.
Did a about 350mi of driving today and on my last stop I walk back to the VX and see the rear tire completely flat - :eek: -. I must have happened after I parked because you could tell it was flat while driving afterwards. Luckily a tire shop was just across the way, so I hobbled over.
It seems to them the aluminum rim didn't like the cold too much and lost the seal along the rim in a big way. They say it's not uncommon, especially after a few years after they were placed on the rim. The bead seal goop breaks down and corrosion - white powdery stuff - accumulates, add super cold temps and "POP!". Well, more like a fast PSSSSSSSssss!.
Well, thought I'd give a heads up to anyone with aluminum rims and having some cold temps, keep an eye out...
Cheers.