Rim leaking at seam

[JPeacock]

I have a HaiBike SDuro 6.0. The front (27.5) rim has a pinhole leak on the rim join seam. I run tubeless and the tire leaks down in a couple hours. What are my options? Repair, seal, replace?

 

[fooferdoggie]

if the joint is sound I would seal it clean it well and a little epoxy or some silicone adhesive on the inside should do it. jb weld is really strong. just work it into the gap on the inside and let it cure.

 

[rich c]

That seems bigger than a pinhole if the tire empties in a couple hours, so you'll really want to inspect the inside to make sure the seam hasn't cracked. I would put just a tiny dab of JB Weld epoxy on the seam on the inside.

 

[PedalUma]

Also recheck the tape.

 

[Pulsar]

If the wheel flex’s any, JB weld may start to disbond for epoxy won’t bend or flex. A flexible RTV sealant might be better. Throughly clean the area with MEK or similar prior to application of whatever you use.

 

[PedalUma]

I use flexible gasket maker for many applications.