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cracked rims

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#1 ·
can anyone tell me what's the best and fastest way to fix cracked rims to stop the air leaking from the tires?
 
#2 ·
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#3 ·
Quick way to do it is with a good tyre sealant like they use on new cars if they have a puncture . .Screw on the conector and fill the tyre . And if you want a good job, then the tyre must come off to find where its leaking from..But i think the problem is your rims that need cleaning and repainting .Any pictures ? And if its the actual alloy wheel is cracked then welding is an option .
 
#6 ·
Depending where the crack is some or most places won’t weld it. Too much liability for that sort of repair. If it is cracked, likely it will crack more and not be good. At freeway speeds surpassing 80 mph around here, a crack in the wheel isn’t the best for you or anyone driving around you. Maybe for a slow speed in town car