Calorian Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Hey guys,Just a quick question. Ive got some 5-spoke stag/2500 alloys that Im restoring up ready for my next car and I wondering whether the rim itself needs to be painted in order to seal the tyre properly?I cant look at the others as they all seem to differ and I want to make sure its right, what with the previous blow out - I dont want anything of the like happening again. Any ideas?Cheers.Garreth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Very often on old alloys, the rim will slightly porous and your tyres will go flat after a few weeks. Most tyre places will put a bead of sealant where they tyre meets the rim prior to fitting the tyre. Paint would help but not sure it would be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 The GKN Stag/2500S alloys have a bad reputation for leaking air through the porous alloy.I would def. paint them. Clean as much as possible and apply a few coats of good paint - not Hammerite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 as they're alloy clean them up and use a decent acid etch primer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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