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user removed · 12-26-2015, 11:34 PM

When it's an old car, I like to use a scotchbrite and drill to thoroughly clean the bead seating area of the rim and then paint it. Let the paint dry and mount the new tire.

Makes them hold air like tires on a brand new car.

regards
mech

12-26-2015, 11:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
user removed Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,927 Thanks: 877 Thanked 2,024 Times in 1,304 Posts	When it's an old car, I like to use a scotchbrite and drill to thoroughly clean the bead seating area of the rim and then paint it. Let the paint dry and mount the new tire. Makes them hold air like tires on a brand new car. regards mech