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Nate Nagel

wrote:
On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:25:12 -0500, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:

So many opinions on how bad aluminum wheels are- Has anyone had any
luck with slime or a similar product?

I asked my mechanic how bad it was to replace a tire that had been
slimed and he said he didn't care for it. But it might be worth the
extra $ one time to be able to stop adding air weekly to the 8
aluminum wheels in my driveway.

Jim

That slime stuff is a really nasty product. Some tyre outlets
refuse to work on a wheel that has had it. It can cause off balance
and other problems. Just Say No!

Agree, I think it would be far better to simply have your tires
dismounted and then coat the inside of the wheel with a good coat of
paint. Second the other poster's suggestion to pay special attention to
the bead area, any corrosion/pitting in that area of the wheel may cause
a slow leak.

nate

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