Wheel prep for tubeless tires?

Posted by Chris R On 2021/6/21 12:29:20

Hello all!

I've got some Diamond Back tires comin' for the 53 Convertible. I talked to a gentleman at a car show recently who owns a 48 Chrysler. He installed some tubeless tires not too long ago and had some advice for me.

He said he has a super slow leak between the two wheel halves where they're welded together on one of his wheels. He stated that many manufactures back then didn't care about making the rims air tight because they all had tubes in 'em.

He suggested I have the welded wheel seems covered in a sealant of some sort, prior to mounting the new tires, just in case.

What do you guys think? Is this necessary?

-Chris