Leaky Rim

Cessna75 · 06-03-2009, 09:01 AM

Hi All -

I ordered a new set of tires and rims about a month ago and noticed one of them was deflated when I got it. Didn't think much of it at the time. Since then, I've aired it up several times and noticed it goes flat again within a few days. I suspected a loose valve core or bad bead and checked both to no avail.

When I took it out to dip it in the pool, i found 2 streams of hair line bubbles coming out of the rim wall itself! The pinholes were about 2 inches in from the bead wall of the rim. I didn't see any noticable defect in the aluminum when dry, just when in the water.

I've emailed the place I bought them to see what kind of warranty they have, but was wondering if anyone else has run into this. Also, is there any recommendation or pros/cons to putting tubes in the tires?

The Wheels/tires are 10x11x22.

scottyb · 06-03-2009, 09:09 AM

I would contact the seller and tell them exactly what you just told us..... seeems like a no brainer you get a new tire and wheel ..... just a big inconvienence

tonyton · 06-03-2009, 07:53 PM

I had a steel wheel that had a pinhole. Scuffed and epoxy'd the inside, it is still in service.
Yours is a FACTORY defect and sould be replaced without hesitation by the dealer/ manufacturer. Make them pay shipping!

scubabud · 06-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cessna75

Hi All -

I ordered a new set of tires and rims about a month ago and noticed one of them was deflated when I got it. Didn't think much of it at the time. Since then, I've aired it up several times and noticed it goes flat again within a few days. I suspected a loose valve core or bad bead and checked both to no avail.

When I took it out to dip it in the pool, i found 2 streams of hair line bubbles coming out of the rim wall itself! The pinholes were about 2 inches in from the bead wall of the rim. I didn't see any noticable defect in the aluminum when dry, just when in the water.

I've emailed the place I bought them to see what kind of warranty they have, but was wondering if anyone else has run into this. Also, is there any recommendation or pros/cons to putting tubes in the tires?

The Wheels/tires are 10x11x22.

As suggested twice above whomever you purchased them from should be more than happy to exchange that one wheel with the porosity defect. If they don’t it would be nice to know where you purchased them from for obvious reasons.

Cessna75 · 06-03-2009, 08:35 PM

To my surprise, the seller (not a site sponsor so I didn't know if I should give him a gratuitous plug) emailed me right back after he got to work (he's CA and I'm TX). He apologized for the problem and is shipping a new wheel/tire with a return postage sticker for the bad wheel. Not how my luck usually goes!

Thanks guys!

MuayThai41 · 06-03-2009, 08:40 PM

I've had that happen on a full sized steel rim before, my results were the same, any time there is a defect like that the seller should assume full responsibility and pay shipping. Cause they are going to demand the same from the mfg.

scottyb · 06-03-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cessna75

To my surprise, the seller (not a site sponsor so I didn't know if I should give him a gratuitous plug) emailed me right back after he got to work (he's CA and I'm TX). He apologized for the problem and is shipping a new wheel/tire with a return postage sticker for the bad wheel. Not how my luck usually goes!

Thanks guys!

SEE

And now, you may as well post the seller's good name so everyone on the internet will know what a good business person he or she is

Cessna75 · 06-03-2009, 10:28 PM

My pleasure - Jake at GolfCartGiant.com. I think he might be the only one there. Good prices, communication, and service!

tonyton · 06-03-2009, 10:36 PM

There ya go. Shipping and all

Before I came here, I tried them all ! **** (that's 4 stars)

dock98 · 06-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cessna75

My pleasure - Jake at GolfCartGiant.com. I think he might be the only one there. Good prices, communication, and service!

06-03-2009, 09:01 AM	#1
Cessna75 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, TX (Houston Area) Posts: 124	Leaky Rim Hi All - I ordered a new set of tires and rims about a month ago and noticed one of them was deflated when I got it. Didn't think much of it at the time. Since then, I've aired it up several times and noticed it goes flat again within a few days. I suspected a loose valve core or bad bead and checked both to no avail. When I took it out to dip it in the pool, i found 2 streams of hair line bubbles coming out of the rim wall itself! The pinholes were about 2 inches in from the bead wall of the rim. I didn't see any noticable defect in the aluminum when dry, just when in the water. I've emailed the place I bought them to see what kind of warranty they have, but was wondering if anyone else has run into this. Also, is there any recommendation or pros/cons to putting tubes in the tires? The Wheels/tires are 10x11x22.

06-03-2009, 09:09 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Leaky Rim I would contact the seller and tell them exactly what you just told us..... seeems like a no brainer you get a new tire and wheel ..... just a big inconvienence

06-03-2009, 07:53 PM	#3
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Leaky Rim I had a steel wheel that had a pinhole. Scuffed and epoxy'd the inside, it is still in service. Yours is a FACTORY defect and sould be replaced without hesitation by the dealer/ manufacturer. Make them pay shipping!

06-03-2009, 08:35 PM	#5
Cessna75 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, TX (Houston Area) Posts: 124	Re: Leaky Rim To my surprise, the seller (not a site sponsor so I didn't know if I should give him a gratuitous plug) emailed me right back after he got to work (he's CA and I'm TX). He apologized for the problem and is shipping a new wheel/tire with a return postage sticker for the bad wheel. Not how my luck usually goes! Thanks guys!

06-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#6
MuayThai41 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Irving Texas Posts: 249	Re: Leaky Rim I've had that happen on a full sized steel rim before, my results were the same, any time there is a defect like that the seller should assume full responsibility and pay shipping. Cause they are going to demand the same from the mfg.

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06-03-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
Cessna75 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, TX (Houston Area) Posts: 124	Re: Leaky Rim My pleasure - Jake at GolfCartGiant.com. I think he might be the only one there. Good prices, communication, and service!

06-03-2009, 10:36 PM	#9
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Leaky Rim There ya go. Shipping and all Before I came here, I tried them all ! **** (that's 4 stars)