Pirate 0 #1 Posted March 28, 2010 Looking into tire sealants, I find some state that they are good for the life of the tire. Slime says up to 2 years.Also, the amounts to use vary. I just can't see the reason to put a quart of slime in a quart of sealer in a garden tractor tire. I mean, how much goes into the hole to seal it? Maybe the large amount is to cover more area inside the tire. Also makes users buy more! How about users posting what brand and amounts you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye 5 #2 Posted March 28, 2010 sealants are nice, untill you want to remove the tire. i would use a tube, if its on the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #3 Posted March 28, 2010 I, personally haven't had very good results with the stuff. I just put in a tube. In this area a tube cost little if any more than slime. Just my experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #4 Posted March 28, 2010 IMO if a tire has a leak it needs repaired or a tube,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #5 Posted March 28, 2010 I can only say live and learn, a few years ago before I knew better I filled the front tires on my mowing tractor, well after using the tractor for about 5 more years yes the green slime worked, but the tires finally needed changing I removed the tires from the rims and WOW what a mess I had after getting the tires off, I was covered in slime the rims covered, my driveway, never again will I put it in my tires. tubes are not that much. But on a side note I did buy 4 tubes from a local store that had them on clearnce for $3 each to fit the fronts 16X6.50x8 and they have slime in them, but not directly in the tire and they where cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #6 Posted March 28, 2010 I found Slime will rust a rim , wal mart had a brand that was yellow in color with rust inhibitor however they stop'd carring it , personally I think the sealer is great I have it in both of my ATV's tires and sinse I have never had a flat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audioshot 2 #7 Posted March 28, 2010 Slime works (kinda) but is water based and will corrode your wheels. Install a tube, solid fill or just replace your tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 0 #8 Posted March 28, 2010 I guess, I'll just keep pluggin a way. I hate tubes. Small hole from a thorn or something and the tire is flat. Thanks for the replys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #9 Posted March 28, 2010 just went thru this with cracked tires!! look a couple of choices ; if tires leak put tubes in them also it could be uneven beads on the wheels I took apart 4 wheels and they were loaded with that slime garbage. ultimately if the tires are that bad and money is available put new tires on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #10 Posted March 28, 2010 ive used slime a # of times and had tires that coulnt be tubed due to the wire inside that was shredded,i had no xtrs cash for tires and needed my tractor,STILL running a tire that has had slime in for years and replaced the other one and my rim was no more rusted than using tubes,they can create rust if moisture gets in also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #11 Posted March 31, 2010 ive used slime a # of times and had tires that coulnt be tubed due to the wire inside that was shredded,i had no xtrs cash for tires and needed my tractor,STILL running a tire that has had slime in for years and replaced the other one and my rim was no more rusted than using tubes,they can create rust if moisture gets in also. I agree, there is a place for sealants. If you have good tires and get a leak you should fix the tire, or add a tube. If the tires are old and cracked Slime will allow you to get more time out of them. Sealants are also useful if you work an in an area with lots of things that poke holes in the tires. (Many years ago I had a 5 HP minibike. I had only a single place where I could wind it up, that being a gravel driveway. Apparently there was construction debris that had been used as fill, as this mini bike was a magnet for old nails. Apparently with the throttle wide open the wheel were "peeling out" all the way up the driveway. Even worse the tubes would not take a regular patch - for some reason it would not stick. That is when I learned to use hot patches, and also to ease off on the throttle.) :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algrc120man 0 #12 Posted April 2, 2010 stens tire sealer is excellent stuff a bit over priced but worth it i supose customer brung me a mower in and needed work done he was an older gentlman and asked while it was here i could take the nail out of the rear tire and put some sealer in . what he did not say was there was thirteen roofing nails in the right rear and four in the left front used a generous amount of stens sealer and well its been two years and he has only had add air once. in other cases it did not rust the rim and was very easy to clean out with a quick rinse of the hose. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
