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[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm getting fed up with my leaky rims on the Mondeo, having to check the tyre pressures regularly and the odd spontaneous flat which typically happens in the pissing rain. 

So after having to fit the spare on Saturday arvo (yes in the pissing rain), I examined the rim carefully yesterday and after pouring some water I noticed in one place where the bubbles were coming out, a very slight flat spot in the rim.   

So the question is.... Would a refurb fix this?   

TIA! 

[Doctor Gollum]

Possibly

[dave the builder]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

[Doctor Gollum]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

Found
On
Roadside,
Deflated.

[Sir Tigger KC]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

A few years ago I had all of the tyres removed and the rims cleaned up to no avail, and every time I have had new tyres I've mentioned the leaky rims and asked them to clean them up, but they still leak 

I've got used to checking the pressures regularly, and always check them before a long journey, but getting fed up now so thinking about biting the bullet and having them refurbed, but there's no point if this flat spot can't be fixed. 

The flat spot is imperceptible really. About an inch, and the gap between the rim and the ridge on the tyre widens from about 5mm to 8mm, but that's where the biggest leak is. 

[dave the builder]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

A few years ago I had all of the tyres removed and the rims cleaned up to no avail, and every time I have had new tyres I've mentioned the leaky rims and asked them to clean them up, but they still leak 

I've got used to checking the pressures regularly, and always check them before a long journey, but getting fed up now so thinking about biting the bullet and having them refurbed, but there's no point if this flat spot can't be fixed. 

The flat spot is imperceptible really. About an inch, and the gap between the rim and the ridge on the tyre widens from about 5mm to 8mm, but that's where the biggest leak is. 

I said GOOD tyre fitter 
take it somewhere else

[Sir Tigger KC]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

A few years ago I had all of the tyres removed and the rims cleaned up to no avail, and every time I have had new tyres I've mentioned the leaky rims and asked them to clean them up, but they still leak 

I've got used to checking the pressures regularly, and always check them before a long journey, but getting fed up now so thinking about biting the bullet and having them refurbed, but there's no point if this flat spot can't be fixed. 

The flat spot is imperceptible really. About an inch, and the gap between the rim and the ridge on the tyre widens from about 5mm to 8mm, but that's where the biggest leak is. 

I said GOOD tyre fitter 
take it somewhere else

I've taken it to various tyre shops over the years. 

Maybe I should just chuck a can of goo in.....     

[STEMO]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

A few years ago I had all of the tyres removed and the rims cleaned up to no avail, and every time I have had new tyres I've mentioned the leaky rims and asked them to clean them up, but they still leak 

I've got used to checking the pressures regularly, and always check them before a long journey, but getting fed up now so thinking about biting the bullet and having them refurbed, but there's no point if this flat spot can't be fixed. 

The flat spot is imperceptible really. About an inch, and the gap between the rim and the ridge on the tyre widens from about 5mm to 8mm, but that's where the biggest leak is. 

I said GOOD tyre fitter 
take it somewhere else

I've taken it to various tyre shops over the years. 

Maybe I should just chuck a can of goo in.....     

That's what I would do.

[dave the builder]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

A few years ago I had all of the tyres removed and the rims cleaned up to no avail, and every time I have had new tyres I've mentioned the leaky rims and asked them to clean them up, but they still leak 

I've got used to checking the pressures regularly, and always check them before a long journey, but getting fed up now so thinking about biting the bullet and having them refurbed, but there's no point if this flat spot can't be fixed. 

The flat spot is imperceptible really. About an inch, and the gap between the rim and the ridge on the tyre widens from about 5mm to 8mm, but that's where the biggest leak is. 

I said GOOD tyre fitter 
take it somewhere else

I've taken it to various tyre shops over the years. 

Maybe I should just chuck a can of goo in.....     

That's what I would do.

WTWTCH 
if it doesn't work then you have a flat tyre 

[Sir Tigger KC]

empty /release the air ,then ,stick a can of slime in it 

A GOOD tyre fitter would break the bead, clean up the bead area, put some decent bead sealer on ,set it back on the bead, leave it low pressure for an hour, then put it to full pressure .then test it for leaks

NOT a "5 minute ,while you wait job "

Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

A few years ago I had all of the tyres removed and the rims cleaned up to no avail, and every time I have had new tyres I've mentioned the leaky rims and asked them to clean them up, but they still leak 

I've got used to checking the pressures regularly, and always check them before a long journey, but getting fed up now so thinking about biting the bullet and having them refurbed, but there's no point if this flat spot can't be fixed. 

The flat spot is imperceptible really. About an inch, and the gap between the rim and the ridge on the tyre widens from about 5mm to 8mm, but that's where the biggest leak is. 

I said GOOD tyre fitter 
take it somewhere else

I've taken it to various tyre shops over the years. 

Maybe I should just chuck a can of goo in.....     

That's what I would do.

WTWTCH 
if it doesn't work then you have a flat tyre 

Mmmm... I've also got the ABS light on which I reckon is the module and the windscreen washer pump has packed up properly this time, so I don't want to spend too much on it. 

I had a quick look on ebay for a 2nd hand rim, but they all looked just as scabby as mine. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Bite the bullet an buy new wheels. Probably no more expensive than the used shite on ebay

[Sir Tigger KC]

Bite the bullet an buy new wheels. Probably no more expensive than the used shite on ebay

Ha that'd cost more than the car is worth! 

[Doctor Gollum]

Bite the bullet an buy new wheels. Probably no more expensive than the used shite on ebay

Ha that'd cost more than the car is worth! 

https://shop.ford.co.uk/collections/set-of-alloy-wheels
Possibly, £675 ish for a set of "16s if they'll clear the brakes 

[Sir Tigger KC]

These are they! 

Well a set of those would more than double the value of the car I suppose.... 

[Doctor Gollum]

These are they! 

Well a set of those would more than double the value of the car I suppose.... 

And they won't leak