Arrt Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I live on a farm and made the poor decision of riding in the rain through some dirt and now the whole inner shell is caked with mud and it scrapes and grinds the wheel. It is a high mileage wheel I just got used so I am hesitant to soak up into the shell area in case it isn't fully sealed. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricio Bohórquez Rodríguez de Medina Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 A jet of water at pressure will remove the mud from the inner shell. Then make a knot with a thin cloth around the tire and rotate slowly the wheel, so all the dust and mud will be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Personally, I'd keep everything dry if possible, less of a mess (wet mud will just distribute instead of fall out) and no water intrusion danger. Edited May 20, 2021 by meepmeepmayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricio Bohórquez Rodríguez de Medina Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, meepmeepmayer said: Personally, I'd keep everything dry if possible, less of a mess (wet mud will just distribute instead of fall out) and no water intrusion danger. I agree with you, if you are able rotate the tire. In my case, it was completely blocked and did not move at all. It was a nightmare, and then I had to use water or fully open the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrt Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 I had a handheld water pump and an air compressor I used with some success but that cloth trick looks wonderful. Thanks for all the tips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossi Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Make a cable tie loosely around the tire and let it spin out. Works well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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