Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels

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Thu 3 Apr 2014 13:25
Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels - Whacko

These are the 4 stud 5 spoke wheels. They are removed and re-sealed as necessary but I'm considering having them stripped and re-powder coated professionally in the hope of getting a permanent cure . Any info would be appreciated.

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Thu 3 Apr 2014 13:50
Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels - Collos25

Alloy wheels become porous with time as you have experienced any coating is just a stop gap could last a few weeks could last a few months the only 100% permanant cure is replacement but a car as old as this I would try a coating of sealer .

Edited by Collos25 on 03/04/2014 at 13:52

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Thu 3 Apr 2014 14:48
Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels - dieselnut

You could also buy one of the proprietry cans of puncture repair mouses which will stop most leaks.

This will also mask any small punctures you may pick up.So it would be a good idea to check the tyres regularly for foreign objects, but then that is best practice anyway.

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Thu 3 Apr 2014 15:32
Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels - bathtub tom

You could also buy one of the proprietry cans of puncture repair mouses

I presume you meant mooses

gnus

wildebeest

;>)

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Fri 4 Apr 2014 12:47
Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels - dieselnut

Thanks Tom. English was never a good subject for me at school ;)

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Fri 4 Apr 2014 18:18
Mondeo Zetec 1999, vgc, had it 12 years - air leaks on alloy wheels - Whacko

Collos25 - dieselnut - bathtub tom

Thank you gentlemen, your advices are noted.

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