I have an 86 iroc rim and it has a hair line crack inside it. it leaks all my air out in less then a day.what could i use to fix this crack??? and is it repairable?? please help

 

gonna need a pic...

doesnt sound repairable though

 

u cant really see or feel it leak it just comes out it about where the valve steam on the opposite side on the inner side

 

Cracks in aluminum wheels can be extremely dangerous. Even tiny ones can grow. I'm more worried about safety than the air leak. Are you sure the wheel is structurally OK?

 

try bead sealer

 

I wouldn't try to fix it. Replace it. Vibration, and the other forces on it can make it explode or break apart. That is extremely dangerous, especially cruising at highway speeds. Be safe and replace it.

 

I agree. It's cheaper/safer to get a new one. I bought one with a tire for $25!

 

My buddies dad owns a welding shop. He has welded on at least one of every set of 18"+ wheels around here. The roads around here aren't meant for those. Small cracks are fine. Grind the area down at the crack. Build back up by a reputeable aluminum welder. Grind the new weld back down. Sand and polish to make it look good. Take it to a tire shop and have it balanced. Not a big deal as long as it's a small crack, and it gets fixed correctly.

 

I would say get it fixed professional or dont do it at all...it will be cheaper to replace the rim then the potential alternatives..

 

ya i would try to find a place and polish those bad boys up