Does anyone use TireSlime , or a similar product, to avoid flats. I have a slow leak in one of my tears from a thorn. I used to put the stuff in the tubes of my dirt bikes.
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I used it in my bighorns after a stick puncture. I used the big bottle of slime and split it between all 4 tires using the recommended amount and saw no bad effects whatsoever.
I already plugged the tire, but I'll be riding in the same area, that has thorns. I was trying to prevent future flats.
I think you would be okay in mild weather. I wonder if it could freeze in the winter and cause balance issues? It may settle to the bottom of the tire and freeze like a rock
I have slime in all my ATV's tires. I've never had a problem even in the winter. The stuff works best on slow leaks like thorns and barbed-wire punctures.
I was a tire guy for many years and yes it does make the job very messy. But when the slime sits in the tire for a long period of time it will eat the tire to the point where the tire needs replaced because the inside of the tire can not be buffed to put a patch on because the tire will just come apart in chunks. I personally would never use it unless it was all that was available. I have a plug kit. If you choose to use it, use it to get you out but get the tire repaired and get the slime out ASAP.
swsebek
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first thing I did when I got home from the dealer was tire slime,plug kit under hood, portable air comp. I would never go for a ride without those 3 items regardless of where I was going those are a minimum!!!!!! No ill effects winter summer etc, with new tires u might not have any leaks but soon as u start riding hard u prob will this stops it before it happens a MUST in my opinion. Another great thing about tire slime is when u get a large puncture u start seeing wet green spots on tire like a warning system to throw a plug in cause the hole is big enough to let some slime out all the little ones just seal off!!
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Has anyone tried TireJect? https://www.amazon.com/TireJect-Tire-Sealant-Kit-prevent/dp/B07D5M1TGJ?tag=sxsweb24-20. youtube videos show a guy shooting the tire and it plugs up almost instantly. another shows a guy pounding a 2x4 on to the tire with long nails.
If you put slime in a tire. It soaks in liner of tire. Difficult to get a patch to stick to inner liner of tire.
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Honestly, I don't know if it's a good idea or not. I haven't tested it or seen factual testing.
I do know that I can change my mind if I don't do it.
I do know that I can change my mind if I don't do it.
