My 1956 22.5" tubeless wheels are factory riveted with no sign of any sealer used and they don't leak. If you're worried, do like others have suggested and run a thick coat of paint or POR-15 over the rivets and call it done!
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD