Question about pinned wheels

HandOverFist · 12-17-2014, 04:55 PM

Looking at a set of Weld Pro Star wheels for sale that have been drilled front/rear for bead screws. Will there be issues with leaking air using them without screws with new tires?

voltdr · 12-17-2014, 05:07 PM

I would say no. The new tires will seal the screw holes.
Dan

Mike Pearson · 12-17-2014, 05:32 PM

I have seen it happen if they are drilled to close to the bead. Just fill the hole with epoxy from the back side before you mount the tires. My rears are drilled and I never have had an issue.

Dragsinger · 12-18-2014, 06:04 AM

As posted above, leaking is possible depending on the hole location. I once filled a set of drilled wheels with JB Weld. Used masking tape over the inside of hole, carefully filled holes, let set overnight, re-installed tires.

Worked for years with no problem.

HandOverFist · 12-18-2014, 02:17 PM

Thanks guys - I think I'll pass on these and just keep looking.

Mike Pearson · 12-18-2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Thanks guys - I think I'll pass on these and just keep looking.

Probably a good move if they aren't a real cheap price.

12-17-2014, 04:55 PM	#1
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Question about pinned wheels Looking at a set of Weld Pro Star wheels for sale that have been drilled front/rear for bead screws. Will there be issues with leaking air using them without screws with new tires? __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-17-2014, 05:07 PM	#2
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 700 Likes: 77 Liked 87 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Question about pinned wheels I would say no. The new tires will seal the screw holes. Dan

12-17-2014, 05:32 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,320 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Question about pinned wheels I have seen it happen if they are drilled to close to the bead. Just fill the hole with epoxy from the back side before you mount the tires. My rears are drilled and I never have had an issue. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-18-2014, 06:04 AM	#4
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,759 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Question about pinned wheels As posted above, leaking is possible depending on the hole location. I once filled a set of drilled wheels with JB Weld. Used masking tape over the inside of hole, carefully filled holes, let set overnight, re-installed tires. Worked for years with no problem. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-18-2014, 02:17 PM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Question about pinned wheels Thanks guys - I think I'll pass on these and just keep looking. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321