Bent a Wheel!

AVIVIII · Feb 19, 2019

MossRoad said:
Another thought, maybe it's been there for a long time and just let loose now? :confused3:

Thats what I'm thinking. Last time I plowed it was super cold out, it could have been enough to drop the pressure way down and the bead came off. Honestly, with the outer wheel supporting it (and I only noticed when I stood on the tire to reach something) It could have happened anytime in the last 3-4 weeks...

My PT425 has stems on both the inner and outer sides of the rims...Perhaps you could modify and do something similar.

The mounting surface of the wheels are actually outboard of the wheel flange. Either way, I'd still never be able to get down between the tires. I told the tire guy to put a 90* metal stem on there, so maybe I can get it when it is at the very bottom.

RegL · Feb 20, 2019

AVIVIII said:
I can't figure out how this would have happened just plowing snow in the driveway; nevertheless, here we are:

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It will hold air at 30+PSI, but not below 10PSI.

The local alignment shop says they can straighten it out no problem. Worst case put a tube in.... We'll see!

Take my word. With these PT’S tubes are not worst case. Their best case. Took me to long to learn.

SpringHollow · Feb 21, 2019

I have not added air in years to my tires since I put the bullet proof sealer in mine - no tubes.

Ken

4570Man · Feb 21, 2019

I’ve seen several rims bent. We usually just beat them out with a hammer. I hate tires with tubes in them. When/if they leak down and you don’t notice or need to drive to the shop for air it usually breaks the valve stem off the tube.