FL1 Wheels? Leaking?

Simessail · Jan 5, 2021

Hello Folks,

Happy New Year,
It would seem that the rims (Evolutions, I think) on the FL1 are becoming porous? The tires are all deflating on a constant basis, this is to the extent that I now carry a small compressor at all time so that the pressure can be maintained. I have replaced the tires, new valves, used the correct sealing compound when fitting the tires. The only thing I can now think of is that the rims are becoming porous, I have heard of this, but did not expect it to happen to my Land Rover.
I think that new rims are the probable answer, however, rims are expensive. Around 1,000 Euros for 5.
I am sure that there are some aftermarket wheels available, but I do like the Evolution rims.
Any ideas about how to prevent the air from leaking out or where to buy some really nice, quality rims from?
Thanks, folks,

Simes

Nodge68 · Jan 5, 2021

There are proper bead sealers available to cure this issue.
When the tyre is off, the rims need to be cleaned properly with a powered wire brush around the bead area, then the correct sealer is applied, and the tyre refitted.

I've done this many times with 100% success.

You need a rim sealer for problem rims.

Simessail · Jan 5, 2021

Hello Nodge68 (great name)
I did check that the tyre agency had thoroughly cleaned the rim and applied the correct sealing compound, the one for alloy rims rather than the one for steel rims when fitting the new tyres.
I agree with you the rims are causing a problem and I had hoped that the rim sealer would solve it.

thanks for your reply,

Simes

Nodge68 · Jan 5, 2021

Simessail said:
Any ideas about how to prevent the air from leaking out or where to buy some really nice, quality rims from?

You have a few options

First is to use a decent bead sealer, especially designed for corroded wheels.
I use Hopson Topseal bead sealer CT-301, which is designed for problem wheels. This has worked for 99% of wheels I've used it on.

Next option is to have the wheels refurbished professionally, which here in the UK costs £60 - £80 per wheel. This has the advantage of elimination of the air loss issue, and gives the opportunity to change the colour, maybe to something more modern like black.

Last and potentially most expensive option is to replace the wheels, but this would be a last resort really.

Simessail · Jan 6, 2021

Good morning Nodge68,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I will try to source some Hopson CT-301, it does sound as if it will do the job.

Thank you very much for your advise.

Best wishes,

Simes

Alibro · Jan 6, 2021

Simessail said:
Good morning Nodge68,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I will try to source some Hopson CT-301, it does sound as if it will do the job.

Thank you very much for your advise.

Best wishes,

Simes

One more option is Goop or similar. I've used if for slow punctures to good effect.

Simessail · Jan 7, 2021

Again,
Thank you for the advice. I have ordered 4, 1-litre bottles of Goop.
That should keep things running until I can get the tyres off and work with the Bead sealant.

Thank you again,
Regards
Simes

Alibro · Jan 7, 2021

Simessail said:
Again,
Thank you for the advice. I have ordered 4, 1-litre bottles of Goop.
That should keep things running until I can get the tyres off and work with the Bead sealant.

Thank you again,
Regards
Simes

I would try half a bottle in each wheel first and add more if necessary, I've never used a full bottle for one tyre.

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