B2630 Tire Leak

brownsl · Nov 16, 2013

I have a B2630 with filled rear tires. I noticed the other day that one of the rear tires was leaking a small amount of liquid by the rim and the tire was low. I wonder if it is leaking because the tire got low and the bead broke. If so, can I just inflate with air or will that not work once the bead is broke. I am hoping I can do that as opposed to taking the tire off and taking it in to get fixed. Also, if I inflate with air I assume the valve needs to be at the top?

Toolguy · Nov 16, 2013

Yes, put the valve at the top and then add some air. If the leak stops and the tire stays up you are gtg. If it still leaks you have problem. Good luck.

AStanton · Nov 16, 2013

I would also recommend that you check the tightness of the valve core while you are at it. One of my filled tires was leaking and it was the core inside the valve stem.

kuboman · Nov 17, 2013

The problem you are going to have is the rim will rust at the bead now. Tires should never be filled without tubes. Unless of course you have a non corrosive inside then its not a big deal.

94BULLITT · Nov 17, 2013

kuboman said:
The problem you are going to have is the rim will rust at the bead now. Tires should never be filled without tubes. Unless of course you have a non corrosive inside then its not a big deal.

Even with tubes over time the Valve stem will leak and the wheels will rust.