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Old May 25, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Had to replace a broken spke on a tubeless sealed wheel. Had a thick bead of what looks like RTV as the seal. Had to cut into it to pull nipple out. How could I go about re-sealing the spot I had to cut into. Dont want to have to mount and remount this tire 100 times so if anyone has any experience or good recomendations I'd appreciate the intel. Thanks.
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I'd say get a tube of black rtv silicone sealant and goop the **** out of it. Spread it around so it makes a good seal.
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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That was my first thought, but I dont want to put air in it and find it flat in the morning lol. Anyone know what type of sealant they use on wheels?
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Or you can run a tube and not worry about it.
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Guess I'm havin the dealership slig it. Oh well.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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not looking to run a tube
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by suiii15
Guess I'm havin the dealership slig it. Oh well.
What is slig it??
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Was going for "sling it" meaning take care of it.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Or you can run a tube and not worry about it.
Didn't mean to hijack suiie but can anyone tell mewhere's a good place to get a rear tube for my 16" spoked rear wheel?
 
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