Using Slime

[MuncyBob]

I have one wheel that has a slow air leak and have it looked at by 2 tire shops...nobody can seem to stop the leak, requires air into the tire about every 4 days or so. I was thinking about trying the Slime product but a friend said he thought the cold temps of zero or less that we sometimes get here would cause this stuff to harden and crack......anybody in cold temp areas have any experience with this or can suggest another solution? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[MuncyBob]

I have one wheel that has a slow air leak and have it looked at by 2 tire shops...nobody can seem to stop the leak, requires air into the tire about every 4 days or so. I was thinking about trying the Slime product but a friend said he thought the cold temps of zero or less that we sometimes get here would cause this stuff to harden and crack......anybody in cold temp areas have any experience with this or can suggest another solution? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[MossRoad]

Trust me... put a tube in it.

 

[MossRoad]

Trust me... put a tube in it.

 

[billbill1]

I have it in every tire on my lawn tractors and the two fronts on my tractor. The stuff works great and no more flats. It gets below zero in Kansas during the winter and I haven't had any problems at all. Hope this helps.

 

[billbill1]

I have it in every tire on my lawn tractors and the two fronts on my tractor. The stuff works great and no more flats. It gets below zero in Kansas during the winter and I haven't had any problems at all. Hope this helps.

 

[MarlandS]

Slime is great stuff depending on where the leak is. If it's in the tread, no problem it'll get it. Sidewall, you'll have to put the tire on it's side for a little while to guarantee the Slime gets to the hole. Same with a bead leak.

Just don't look to be too popular with your tire guy when it comes time to replace the tire or you get a hole too big for the Slime to plug.

 

[MarlandS]

Slime is great stuff depending on where the leak is. If it's in the tread, no problem it'll get it. Sidewall, you'll have to put the tire on it's side for a little while to guarantee the Slime gets to the hole. Same with a bead leak.

Just don't look to be too popular with your tire guy when it comes time to replace the tire or you get a hole too big for the Slime to plug.

 

[MuncyBob]

I was going to have the tire guys tube it, but they said they can't due to 2 valve stems?

 

[MuncyBob]

I was going to have the tire guys tube it, but they said they can't due to 2 valve stems?

 

[jfh28]

We're probably pretty close to getting the same type of weather and I just went thru the winter with my tires slimed without any problems. I do keep my machine in a garage that has a little heat so it's stored temp is probably about 40F when 0F outside.

I used the bulletproof grade from Gemplers. It has saved me at least 2 tires already. One with a nasty slice about 3 inches long clear thru the bar tread.

Jack

 

[jfh28]

We're probably pretty close to getting the same type of weather and I just went thru the winter with my tires slimed without any problems. I do keep my machine in a garage that has a little heat so it's stored temp is probably about 40F when 0F outside.

I used the bulletproof grade from Gemplers. It has saved me at least 2 tires already. One with a nasty slice about 3 inches long clear thru the bar tread.

Jack

 

[DHS]

I slimed the tires on my PT-422 about four years ago and I have had no problems, no flats , no air leaks. It doesn't get much colder than Northeastern South Dakota in the winter. Probably say the same about our summers.

Dale

 

[DHS]

I slimed the tires on my PT-422 about four years ago and I have had no problems, no flats , no air leaks. It doesn't get much colder than Northeastern South Dakota in the winter. Probably say the same about our summers.

Dale

 

[MossRoad]

I tubed mine. I can't recall what I did to the inside valve stem. I'll have to look and get back to you.

 

[MossRoad]

I tubed mine. I can't recall what I did to the inside valve stem. I'll have to look and get back to you.

 

[Barryh]

That's a bummer. If you were going the tube route (THIS) may be something you could look into. Would not do much for sidewalls, but might be some extra insurance. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Barryh]

That's a bummer. If you were going the tube route (THIS) may be something you could look into. Would not do much for sidewalls, but might be some extra insurance. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[tlb]

I spent lots of money on slime and several other brands to no avail. Most of my leaks were in the sidewalls from running over rocks, stumps, and trees. I had to air up the tires everytime I used the tractor. So I took Rick Taylors advice and went with all new 6 ply tires from Carlisle Tire. Best thing I ever did. I haven't had a flat or leak due to punctures since and I have run over some pretty tough stuff.

 

[tlb]

I spent lots of money on slime and several other brands to no avail. Most of my leaks were in the sidewalls from running over rocks, stumps, and trees. I had to air up the tires everytime I used the tractor. So I took Rick Taylors advice and went with all new 6 ply tires from Carlisle Tire. Best thing I ever did. I haven't had a flat or leak due to punctures since and I have run over some pretty tough stuff.