Geo-TH,In
Well-known Member
Had a rim develop two pinhole leaks. I tried using JB weld, but that only lasted a short time. Took tire to the Sullivan tire store what works on tractor tires.
The tire was filled with water and mud and the rim had major rust issues. I bought the tractor used so I guessing the tire came off the rim, got mud in it and they just aired it up.
The tire store recommended going to Wal-mart and buying as seen on TV Flex seal that you brush on. I also bought metal conditioner which I used on the rust after I wired brushed it.
Then I brushed on rustolum. It took 3 days for the think layer of rustolum to cure. Now I'm applying Flex seal. I'm impressed how well it filling in the major rust pits. The way it turning out I may not need a tube. The tires was tube less when I discovered all the mud.
I'll post pics below from phone. Hope they are in focus. Hard to tell with my old eyes on a phone screen.
Has anyone used flex steel on a rim?
geo.
The tire was filled with water and mud and the rim had major rust issues. I bought the tractor used so I guessing the tire came off the rim, got mud in it and they just aired it up.
The tire store recommended going to Wal-mart and buying as seen on TV Flex seal that you brush on. I also bought metal conditioner which I used on the rust after I wired brushed it.
Then I brushed on rustolum. It took 3 days for the think layer of rustolum to cure. Now I'm applying Flex seal. I'm impressed how well it filling in the major rust pits. The way it turning out I may not need a tube. The tires was tube less when I discovered all the mud.
I'll post pics below from phone. Hope they are in focus. Hard to tell with my old eyes on a phone screen.
Has anyone used flex steel on a rim?
geo.