Repair of defects in aluminum wheels (Hyundai Elantra J1)

Remove the wheel from the car.

Locate air leaks by inflating the tyre to 3.45 bar and submerging the wheel in a container of water.

Mark the leaky areas and remove the tire from the wheel.

Sand the inside of the wheel in the affected area and then clean the treated area with a general purpose cleaner.

Apply a 3.3mm sealing patch to the defective area and wait 12 hours until the adhesive is completely dry.

Install the tire on the wheel, inflate it to a pressure of 3.45 bar and check the wheel for leaks.

Bring the air pressure in the tire to the norm.

Balance the wheel.

Install the wheel assembly onto the vehicle.

Tighten the wheel mounting bolts to 90 Nm using a torque wrench.