Search results

What do you think will happen, or are you too terrified to commit to a view?

No. Cold air has low moisture content, therefore has greater capacity for carrying moisture. One consequence of that is the car AC is very drying for eyes, and for skin. Drying occurs when colder air encounters warmer moisture. When food at ambient temperature is placed in fridge, the cold air...

Balancing.

Some say wheel balancing is a 3D problem. But, really it's a speed problem.

Ok, so it's a health and safety issue. Yes, I can see that being a big thing. Insurance could be invalidated by that, and lack of a non-invalidated insurance is illegal. Who TF needs traditional industries when you can operate an insurance business. You could literally defeat the russians by...

There's nothing to do but to wait now. I will wait to see how much inconvenience the remaining leaks are causing before taking further action. I have other projects to attend to in any case. I think topping up air once a month is bordering on tolerability. But, I want significantly better...

It wasn't even my old stem. I have never once seen a stem this short my entire life. The thing about leaks is that you deal with the stem on a frequent basis. You would know what isn't yours. The funniest thing is that idiot google AI said the OE is even shorter, which is totally untrue from my...

Yes, think over this for 10 pages: Fully fitted price includes VAT, delivery, fitting, balancing, new rubber valve & disposal of old tyres

Unbelieve ... f*g-able. Look at the size difference of that neck? That was from the second wheel. Left one is TR413 china brass.

Before I took it off, it had no air. There was air when I used it 15+ years ago. So, it did leak. It's not leaking now. No elixir involved, just proper fitting.

Are you talking about the play wheel? I am dealing with 2 shop fitted front wheels and a play wheel. My donut spared is untouched and never used. The play wheel does not leak despite having a 22 year old tyre with cuts everywhere and a permanently deformed bead caused by corrosion bumps. The...

For inspection of my second regular wheel, I used the following bead leak test: 1. Lay wheel horizontally 2. Fill the valley between the rim and the tyre with plain water 3. Mechanically remove all bubbles 4. Wait 5-10 minutes 5. Look for bubbles 6. Repeat step 3 and later multiple times until...

Problem identified. The china stem has a 0.5mm larger radius R. It also has a distinct ridge, which I believe is one of two primary seals. The leaking stem has a pretend ridge that is largely flat and smooth. The surface at radius R is the other primary seal. My second wheel is also leaking but...

The lo The triangular logo doesn't match. They changed it or the markings are generic.

Well done team, we did it! After a complete inspection, my regular wheel is confirmed to leak only at the valve stem surround. Using the puller tool to rotate the stem didn't produce a non-leaking position. When the tool is pulled, the problem is immediately apparent: the stem is very easy...

Tyre sealant is a superior coating and less susceptible to corrosion. Being compressible means the coating becoming a high spot is less of a problem. I have seen no corrosion below old sealant, but plenty under old paint.

You are wrong once again to use google as your source. Modern performance tyres are soft.

Job description: To demonstrate Mottie is wrong, inexperienced, and wrong some more about tyre fitting. Job personnel: First time fitter. Job schedule: 3.5 hours. Job materials: 22 year old tyre, 26 year old rim, new china aluminum-alloy tubed valve stem, tyre paste, tyre sealant, soapy...

People gamble too much and they loose, with loose mouth! Job completed with resounding success. A summary of innovation and lessons learned to follow.

He's not though. He said valve stem cannot be changed without opening tyre. What do you say? I know you are not a world expert, you just don't have the feel for it.