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Tellcoma *
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 35 Location: Pangia, Southern highlands P.N.G.
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:14 Post subject: slime |
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Has any one used slime tire sealant in there LC? Or any other tire sealant. I am just wondering if is worth the money.
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Redd *****
Joined: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 587 Location: Eire
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 15:24 Post subject: |
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I've used it on tyres that arent wide enough for the rims, -
i have a set of 7.50 R16 tractor tires on 7 inch wide rims, when theyre supposed to be on 5 - 5.5 inch rims.
in order to fit them we put tubes in and used tyre sealant.
is it that your airing down to low psi's , is that why your interested in the sealant? _________________ learning the hard way |
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Redd *****
Joined: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 587 Location: Eire
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 15:26 Post subject: |
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usually on modern rims sealant isnt necessary, unless the rim is buckled or dented and is giving issues _________________ learning the hard way |
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Tellcoma *
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 35 Location: Pangia, Southern highlands P.N.G.
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:04 Post subject: |
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This stuf I'm talking about is to minimize flat tires from puncture. As a kid we used it in our bicyle tires.
Chad |
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roscoFJ73 *******
Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Posts: 1212 Location: western australia
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:10 Post subject: |
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It makes tyre balancing difficult,tyre shops will hate you because of the mess when they change a tyre and it doesnt always work.
I prefer to carry a some tyre plugs and a good compressor _________________ 1995 HZJ75 troop carrier
1988 FJ73 with 1HZ diesel conversion.
1995 HZJ75 cab chassis
Holden Commodore V6
YAMAHA TT600R Belgarda
Triumph Rocket3 08 with Jardines and Tuneboy
Honda XR650L
1988 HJ61 turbo diesel with windas that slide |
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aroscow *******
Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 1047 Location: Wondering in the woods somewhere...
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:42 Post subject: |
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IT does make balancing difficult. I get mine balanced first then add the liquid afterwards. Rand the last set 50,000 odd miles no punctures. I use the agricultural stuff.
I sold last set of tyres to a friend after i up sized - took me about 5 mins a tyre to rinse out all the residue, really easy. Gave him a few bottles of it too to use after he fitted the tyres once again. _________________ HDJ80, BFG AT's, grooved discs, OME 850/860's |
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Tellcoma *
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 35 Location: Pangia, Southern highlands P.N.G.
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 23:07 Post subject: |
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Here in P.N.G. On the highlands highway there are several places you Don't want to get a flat. Its amazing what can happen in the time it takes to change a tire. Its also an election year so the roads will get very ruff and dangerous. I carry an aircompreser, so pluges and slime sounds like a good addtion.
Chad |
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