American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak

Dave Turner · 03-11-2009, 08:30 PM

I have a pair of 15 x 4 - 3 pc Trakstars; been on the car one season. One leaks like a sieve, the other slightly less. Removed the tire from the worst one and found two 6" lengths of silicone floating about inside.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Planning my course of action at this point.

Jim Kaekel · 03-12-2009, 08:58 AM

Dave: Call Scott Rider or Kyle Fickler at Weld. Weld owns the American Racing wheels and Scott or Kyle may be able to help you out, 1-800-788-9353

Dave Turner · 03-12-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

Dave: Call Scott Rider or Kyle Fickler at Weld. Weld owns the American Racing wheels and Scott or Kyle may be able to help you out, 1-800-788-9353

Thanks Jim; appreciate the contacts.

CrateCamaro · 03-13-2009, 01:22 AM

I have a set of Supertricks that did the same thing. RED scotchbrite and "The right stuff" silicone fixed them up mint. No more bubbles whem im washing the rims. And no Dave im not even old enough to remember supertricks but I do have a complete set and think there bitchin'

Tom keedle · 03-13-2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CrateCamaro

I have a set of Supertricks that did the same thing. RED scotchbrite and "The right stuff" silicone fixed them up mint. No more bubbles whem im washing the rims. And no Dave im not even old enough to remember supertricks but I do have a complete set and think there bitchin'

i am, didn't they have cracking issues?

CrateCamaro · 03-16-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tomslik

i am, didn't they have cracking issues?

There not cracked but when you bolt a 3 piece rim together in 1970 do you think it will still be sealed up in 2009? If there not sealed in the center with silicone they will leak. I have come down from lots of hard wheelstands and never broke or bent one yet. Unfortunatly holleys wont run when there pointing straight up

SPS · 03-16-2009, 07:16 PM

Hey Crate:
They will if you know what you're doing.

FJ

03-11-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,216 Likes: 1,530 Liked 341 Times in 133 Posts	American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak I have a pair of 15 x 4 - 3 pc Trakstars; been on the car one season. One leaks like a sieve, the other slightly less. Removed the tire from the worst one and found two 6" lengths of silicone floating about inside. Has anyone had a similar experience? Planning my course of action at this point. __________________ Dave Turner #1153

03-12-2009, 08:58 AM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak Dave: Call Scott Rider or Kyle Fickler at Weld. Weld owns the American Racing wheels and Scott or Kyle may be able to help you out, 1-800-788-9353 __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

03-13-2009, 01:22 AM	#4
CrateCamaro Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 411 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak I have a set of Supertricks that did the same thing. RED scotchbrite and "The right stuff" silicone fixed them up mint. No more bubbles whem im washing the rims. And no Dave im not even old enough to remember supertricks but I do have a complete set and think there bitchin' __________________ Tony Valerio 1968 Camaro 1700 IHRA H/CM 1701 NHRA SS/?A

03-16-2009, 07:16 PM	#7
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 297 Likes: 32 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: American Racing Trakstar Rim Leak Hey Crate: They will if you know what you're doing. FJ