Flat all winter

[WinterDeere]

Yup, allowed to remain flat for an extended period can ruin the sidewall plies and belts permanently.
I forgot that happened. I guess I allowed my aversion to Fix A Flat to color my opinion; it will cause so much rim damage and mess, most tire shops will not work on a wheel with that added.

Slime is supposed to stay gooey, to be wiped clean next time the tire is off the rim, so a bit different than Fix-a-Flat. Also, tractor tires don’t need careful balancing, like automotive tires, so less a factor.

I’ve never used either, but I’ve seen the result of both in tires from others. It might not be a bad solution, here.

My usual method is to hunt for any potential bead leak with soapy water, and then once found, pop the bead, clean the tire and the rim with Scotch Brite or fine sandpaper then use bead sealer. If that fails, then I usually resort straight to a tube. Call me “old school”.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Yup, allowed to remain flat for an extended period can ruin the sidewall plies and belts permanently.
I forgot that happened. I guess I allowed my aversion to Fix A Flat to color my opinion; it will cause so much rim damage and mess, most tire shops will not work on a wheel with that added.

Not sure about Fix A Flat, but Slime is water soluble and easily washes away. I've been using it for years and have had to work on tires & rims a few times. A garden hose quickly cleans it up.

It's difficult to patch a Slime filled tube though. I usually don't bother and just replace the tube.

 

[ArlyA]

And the water in slime will dry away in time. Good stuff but does not last forever.