Specifically, the alloys on my FOZ. I just had a set of Michelin's mounted on the XT I purchased this past fall.
After taking off the old tires, the mechanic showed me the inside of the rims where the bead usually sits. It was quite pitted and corroded. He told me that he sees this on a regualar basis with Subarus. He wire brushed, sanded and applied a "sealant" of sorts on the affected area. He said that it should be okay, but to be aware of the problem and to watch for any abnormal leakage. So. My question is, is this a regular problem? If so, has Subaru addressed this issue? Any TB's or recalls? I've had alloys on other cars in the past, and this is a first for me. Thanks for any info you can forward.
After taking off the old tires, the mechanic showed me the inside of the rims where the bead usually sits. It was quite pitted and corroded. He told me that he sees this on a regualar basis with Subarus. He wire brushed, sanded and applied a "sealant" of sorts on the affected area. He said that it should be okay, but to be aware of the problem and to watch for any abnormal leakage. So. My question is, is this a regular problem? If so, has Subaru addressed this issue? Any TB's or recalls? I've had alloys on other cars in the past, and this is a first for me. Thanks for any info you can forward.