Posted by Michael Pardee on January 11, 2009, 10:18 pm
> >
>>But the Prius deserves better...
> Agree!
> My tendency is to go with Toyota replacements,
> 'cept for that $,400 hit ! ...
They are available on the wrecker circuit. Try www.car-part.com - it shows 3
wheels for $5 to $00 each in my area.
Mike
Posted by David T. Johnson on January 14, 2009, 6:15 pm
Just put a little "fix-a-flat" in each of the tires and you'll be fine.
It'll cost you $ at the auto parts store so you'll save $392 and the
wheels will be just as good as the new ones. The only reason to replace
a wheel is if it's: 1) cracked, 2) bent, or 3) stolen.
Steve Giannoni wrote:
>> What environment and driving pattern caused such damage?
>
> Kept outdoors about 35 miles East of New York city, a few miles from
> salt water.
>
>> What irreparable corrosion damage could cause leaky tires?
>
> Degraded metal beneath the tire in the areas making the seal.
>
> The worst tire looses about 1 to 2 PSI/day.
>
> The plating metal has also blistered and flaked off on many outside
> areas of the rims.
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Posted with OS/2 Warp 4.52
and Sea Monkey 1.5a
Posted by News on January 10, 2009, 7:58 pm
Steve Giannoni wrote:
> Corrosion on 2001 rims causing leaky tires !
>
> New set of rims is over $,400 parts !
>
> Comments & other's experiences welcome ....
Dismounting, rim cleanup and sealant, remounting, balancing should be
less than $00, total.
Posted by Was Istoben on January 10, 2009, 8:25 pm
> Corrosion on 2001 rims causing leaky tires !
> New set of rims is over $,400 parts !
> Comments & other's experiences welcome ....
I bought an attractive set of 7-spoke rims, compete with snow tires, mounted
and balanced, for $00.00. Included free spring/fall swapping for the life
of the tires.
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>>But the Prius deserves better...
> Agree!
> My tendency is to go with Toyota replacements,
> 'cept for that $,400 hit ! ...