Tire bead leak

[moesterman]

My 06 K-9 with OEM wheels that have been chromed. (300 35VR 18). I know it is because of the dissimilar metals with the chrome but is there any way to resolve a significant bead leak? I had the same problem with the front tire which was resolved by installing a tube. I have cleaned the bead, used a double dose of quality bead sealer, however, nothing works. I do not believe there is a suitable tube for the 300, correct? Any ideas short of a re-chrome would be appreciated.

 

[SKOGDOG]

My K9 has chrome wheels too–the front one is anb OEM 2008 chrome package wheel, and has been peling. It developed a bead leak and I put in a tube like you did. Unhappily on the way to Sturgis, a piece of the chrome sliced the tube and I had a flat. Fortunately there was a bike dealer 1/4 mile from the gas station we were at. Filled the tire and raced over and got them to wire brush the inner rim and replace the tube.

 

[Jwooky]

Had one that was easily resolved with a little bead sealer.

the next time I changed tire, I cleaned up the rim, the clear was chipping and haven’t had an issue since.

if you have a nice clean uniform surface, you should not have an issue.