What is the salty mixture that is in my rear tires?
Hi,
What is the liquid that is in at least the one rear tire on my 129? Over the years I've corroded more than one air jack trying to add air in the rear tires. Today, though, I tried to add air and noticed that the stem was completely corroded. I managed to drill out most of what was in there, and then drained out most of the liquid. It is HIGHLY salty. Is it at all something to be concerned about as to where it drains? I'm pretty sure my garage has a french drain and hoping that this stuff didn't go into the septic tank. Another question - even though the tire says tubeless I'm pretty sure there is a tube in the one that has the liquid, being that while working on trying to drill out the stem the entire thing moved inwards, behaving much like a stem on a tube. Were tubes used in those instances where people wanted to add this salt mixture? What is the purpose anyway - for additional weight? I'm taking the tire to the garage for repair but probably better warm them about the stuff that is in there. The other rear tire (I think anyway) does not seem to have liquid in it. At least I didn't notice any when replacing the valve stem and adding air.
Thanks for any thoughts or advice.
Keith
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