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What do you guys recommend for slow leaks and punctures in tires? Bike is used 1-2 times/week in summer.


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this video is worth watching

project farm is a guy that does comparisons of common small engine/farm/mower products.

he does a good job on comparing tire sealants. I'll jump ahead to the end. He doesn't make recommendations but Tire Slime is very effective for its price point. One of the products he reviews can seal a 1/2" puncture


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I've never used anything but green slime and never had a flat from anything other than large punctures through the sidewall, but Rockinbar's got a lot more thorns than I do. I'd listen to him.


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Slime cleans up during a tire change with little effort. Just wash with soapy water.

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Originally Posted by ltppowell
I've never used anything but green slime and never had a flat from anything other than large punctures through the sidewall, but Rockinbar's got a lot more thorns than I do. I'd listen to him.



I use the Tireject in ATV/UTV's and have not even added air to them.

I have it in one tractor as well.

For extra HD stuff, I use Multiseal Pro2500. It's made over by you.

It'll seal a 3/4" inch hole. smile

https://multiseal.us/product/pro-hd-2500-gallon/


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I've used Slime a few times. It's saved our ass more than once out West.

It works well.

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Originally Posted by ltppowell
I've never used anything but green slime and never had a flat from anything other than large punctures through the sidewall, but Rockinbar's got a lot more thorns than I do. I'd listen to him.



Lol, he is kind of a Thorny guy............I'd listen to him as well.


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slim dryes out in about a year. I am looking for better........ Ray

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Green slime!

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I use QuadBoss in my ATV front tires and have Slime in the rear. The rear tires were on my first ATV and I replaced the front tires later on my ATV. I like the QuadBoss far more than Slime. Slime dried out into a gooey ball and gave me vibration even before it dried out. Even in cold temps the Quad Boss will stop vibrations after riding a short distance and Slime in the Winter never did stop. When I replace the rear tires I'll use QuadBoss.


https://quadboss.com/tire-wheel/tire-sealant

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I'll second that! Out here in the desert, mesquite thorns can get to over 2" long and 1/8" in diameter. TireJect seals up to a 3/8" hole. I know, because I ran over a mesquite stump and ripped a hole about that size and it sealed it.

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Ditto.....mesquite and prickly pear tested here.


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Thanks, all. We don't have the same predatory plants here, but we do have lots of granite and stumps.

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Originally Posted by JGRaider


Ditto.....mesquite and prickly pear tested here.


Only question I have is the only good for a year part. I know very few sealants are good for the life of the tire but 12 months seems short for the price. Not criticizing the product, only asking for you or JG's experience with this.

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I add it every year for peace of mind. Small price to pay IMHO. Green Slime was consistently a miserable failure, required multiple plugs, and a reliable, portable air compressor

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Originally Posted by tx270
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Ditto.....mesquite and prickly pear tested here.


Only question I have is the only good for a year part. I know very few sealants are good for the life of the tire but 12 months seems short for the price. Not criticizing the product, only asking for you or JG's experience with this.

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If you put half again too much in it, you'd probably be okay for 2-3 years.

That's what I've done with success.

The only sealant I know of that you don't have to renew is the Multiseal. It's a one time application.


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I have tractors, 4 wheeler's bicycles, etc...
When the guy came to put tires on my tractor, this is what he used
5 gallon bucket if needed. Its cheap if you add up how much slime costs per bottle, and can get 50 bottles or more out of this
Never had a flat, and we are in mesquite country.
I use both heavy duty, and regular
http://www.deltatiresealant.com/tire_sealants.php

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Tire jec
I have a pasture I rent that is Solid honey loctus
You can’t drive from one end to the other without 4 flats tires on the 4 wheeler
Tire jec no more flats period the tires look like porcupine

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