Grease on rims

[MRS]

Do I need to tighten axle nuts three rims look like this not sure what to do to stop this. Thanks for any replies.

 

[bruceb58]

More than likely just grease from the cap or that rubber stopper...definitely not the nuts. When was the last time you pulled the drums and inspected your brakes and bearings?

And holy crap..does that date code really say 1290?

 

[dingbat]

Change your rubber caps.

I get 2-3 years before they dry rot and start leaking

 

[dingbat]

And holy crap..does that date code really say 1290?

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Next set of numbers up…..1618?

 

[MRS]

Change your rubber caps.

I get 2-3 years before they dry rot and start leaking

Thanks was thinking that but not sure will do.

 

[MRS]

Next set of numbers up…..1618?

Yes bought in 2019.

 

[bruceb58]

Yes bought in 2019.

Amazing how much cracking you have for a 4 1/2 year old tire.

 

[tpenfield]

Any grease is better than no grease . . . to quote one of our Moderators

 

[harringtondav]

Bearing Buddies aren't too expensive, and worth any extra cost. Also get their 'condom' rubber caps. No grease stains.

 

[dingbat]

Bearing Buddies aren't too expensive, and worth any extra cost. Also get their 'condom' rubber caps. No grease stains.

Can’t install bearing buddies on super lube hubs

 

[MRS]

Next set of numbers up…..1618?

Amazing how much cracking you have for a 4 1/2 year old tire.

Ya that is the only tire that has them going to put the spare on and change that one out.

 

[Lou C]

Just replace those rubber plugs, sometimes that happens to them, I haven't had that problem in 15+ years of using the same style hub but it can happen, keep spares of those caps on hand.

 

[MRS]

Change your rubber caps.

I get 2-3 years before they dry rot and start leaking

Dang it I did buy them last month and now I can't remember were I put them. Looks like I will order four more then I will probably find the others....

 

[JimS123]

I dunno know about caps. Looks like lack of maintenance to me. If I had a leak I would see it right away. That looks like months of dirt and not trying to figure out why.

 

[MRS]

I dunno know about caps. Looks like lack of maintenance to me. If I had a leak I would see it right away. That looks like months of dirt and not trying to figure out why.

Boat and trailer bought new 2019 only had one with grease on the rim I did clean off stayed off for one trip then next trip two others did the same thing I put the photos couple days after last trip. They look like old grease on the rim but where I live high desert wind blows hard and dirt here is like talcum powder stick to everything.

 

[JimS123]

Boat and trailer bought new 2019 only had one with grease on the rim I did clean off stayed off for one trip then next trip two others did the same thing I put the photos couple days after last trip. They look like old grease on the rim but where I live high desert wind blows hard and dirt here is like talcum powder stick to everything.

In the past 3 years have you serviced the bearings? If so, how much grease did you add? I think it would be unlikely that an un-serviced unit would leak. Leaks usually are due to bad seals.

 

[MRS]

Coup

In the past 3 years have you serviced the bearings? If so, how much grease did you add? I think it would be unlikely that an un-serviced unit would leak. Leaks usually are due to bad seals.

A couple little squares of grease about every third trip thanks for your input. If still leaking after changing rubber seals will check seals.

 

[bruceb58]

The EZ-lube system, which I call LAZ-lube, is no excuse for properly maintaining your bearings by pulling every year or every other year. Using the zerk to push grease through is not letting you inspect your bearings or brakes.

 

[dingbat]

Boat and trailer bought new 2019 only had one with grease on the rim I did clean off stayed off for one trip then next trip two others did the same thing I put the photos couple days after last trip. They look like old grease on the rim but where I live high desert wind blows hard and dirt here is like talcum powder stick to everything.

What is the drop temperature of the grease you’re using?

I use a grease with a drop temp of 450-500F to minimize the amount of “free” grease in the hub at any given time

A couple little squares of grease about every third trip thanks for your input.

I would put good money on this is your problem.

You shouldn’t need to add grease between bearing flushes unless you have a bad seal.

 

[JimS123]

Coup

A couple little squares of grease about every third trip thanks for your input. If still leaking after changing rubber seals will check seals.

There's your answer. You blew out a seal, or you simply filled up the end of the axle with grease and now its leaking past the dust cap.