Leaky tire

[deadeyejedi]

I have a yanmar sa 424 with a slow leak in the front tire . I’m loosing some air at the bead and a tiny hole in the sidewall . The tire shop say they can’t fix it . What are my options here fix a flat? New tire? New wheel and tire ?

 

[rontaki]

Tire sealant? Except Slime, in my experience it doesn't work all that well. I've had good luck with TireJect. Whatever brand you might go with, be sure to pick the type made for equipment tires rather than highway vehicle tires.

 

[careyo63]

Tire reline Gempler

 

[rScotty]

I went to the tire store that services all the local tractor and industrial equipment and asked them what kind of goo they recommended...It worked. No, I don't remember the brand, only that it was in a pressure container that screwed onto the valve of the flat tire, required rotating the tire for half an hour right afterwards, it worked, and cost was rather high....maybe $25?

 

[careyo63]

2015 Full tire 150.00 Shop remounted them. Not the first complaint. Sidewall also!

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[flyerdan]

Tire shop probably won't fix due to a policy of not doing sidewall patches for road vehicles, which myopically extends to off-road, despite there being no reason not to. I would mark the sidewall leak, patch the inside and clean the beads (tire and rim) good and look for gouges or other possible leak sources. If there is a cut or gouge in one of the beads, a dab of bead sealer or rtv just prior to seating it should fix it. Putting a tube in would also be an option.

 

[Thomas]

Will the tire shop put tube in than reset tire?

 

[2manyrocks]

Tube is common option.

 

[deadeyejedi]

I would have to ask the shop if they will take the tire off the rim so I can do the repair

 

[careyo63]

You only have to break the bead for a tube which in turn all you need to do to insert the Reliner. Both tires Shop installed them Nylon Puncture resistant Have I missed anything. Oh there going to last decades Forever! Tire shop do a tube. That's a roll over Spec... Don't even have to remove the wheel. Only reason I'm 1 arm and handed and took them to do it Simple.

 

[bmaverick]

I have a yanmar sa 424 with a slow leak in the front tire . I’m loosing some air at the bead and a tiny hole in the sidewall . The tire shop say they can’t fix it . What are my options here fix a flat? New tire? New wheel and tire ?

Slime is flammable and most tire shops will charge you for clean up due to it's gooey mess.

For my Yanmar tires, I'm using FlatOut by Multi-Seal. It is liquid Kevlar. MIL standard and non-flammable. Simple formula and no mess.

 

[RayIN]

Slime is flammable and most tire shops will charge you for clean up due to it's gooey mess.

For my Yanmar tires, I'm using FlatOut by Multi-Seal. It is liquid Kevlar. MIL standard and non-flammable. Simple formula and no mess.

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FlatOut SDS: https://multiseal.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FlatOut-Tire-1.pdf
The only reportable content is Propylene Glycol, and they put that stuff in food we eat.

 

[alexbennet]

If it’s leaking at the bead and also has a hole in the sidewall, that’s a tough combo. Sidewall damage is the main issue. Most shops won’t repair that because it’s not reliable.

You can try bead sealer for the rim leak. That part is usually fixable if the rim isn’t bent or rusty. But the sidewall hole is different. A plug or patch there usually doesn’t last, especially on a tractor.

 

[bmaverick]

If it’s leaking at the bead and also has a hole in the sidewall, that’s a tough combo. Sidewall damage is the main issue. Most shops won’t repair that because it’s not reliable.

You can try bead sealer for the rim leak. That part is usually fixable if the rim isn’t bent or rusty. But the sidewall hole is different. A plug or patch there usually doesn’t last, especially on a tractor.

The Kevlar fibers will repair a side wall hole. It takes a bit of work as the tire needs to be laid on its side. I know, already done this due to the Locust tree thorn punctures in the side wall.

 

[deadeyejedi]

Slime is flammable and most tire shops will charge you for clean up due to it's gooey mess.

For my Yanmar tires, I'm using FlatOut by Multi-Seal. It is liquid Kevlar. MIL standard and non-flammable. Simple formula and no mess.

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any tricks to this? i followed the instructions to the letter but cannot squeeze bottle hard enough to get any sealant to enter the tire .the schrader valve is out but only air will come out nothing will go in .almost as though there is a check valve in the valve stem. i mean shouldn't the valve stem be completely open into the rim ? should the bottle be vented somehow ? never seen anything like it !