American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

I have a pair of 15 x 4 - 3 pc Trakstars; been on the car one season. One leaks like a sieve, the other slightly less. Removed the tire from the worst one and found two 6" lengths of silicone floating about inside.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Planning my course of action at this point.

Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

Dave: Call Scott Rider or Kyle Fickler at Weld. Weld owns the American Racing wheels and Scott or Kyle may be able to help you out, 1-800-788-9353

Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

Thanks Jim; appreciate the contacts.

Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

I have a set of Supertricks that did the same thing. RED scotchbrite and "The right stuff" silicone fixed them up mint. No more bubbles whem im washing the rims. And no Dave im not even old enough to remember supertricks but I do have a complete set and think there bitchin' :D

Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

i am, didn't they have cracking issues?

Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

There not cracked but when you bolt a 3 piece rim together in 1970 do you think it will still be sealed up in 2009? If there not sealed in the center with silicone they will leak. I have come down from lots of hard wheelstands and never broke or bent one yet. Unfortunatly holleys wont run when there pointing straight up :)

Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak
 

Hey Crate:
They will if you know what you're doing.

FJ