Front tire leak
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02-13-2007 | 01:24 PM
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RE: Front tire leak
Yes, I have used Slime for Tube tires and it works. I'd give it a shot for fixing a slow leak. It's only about 5 bucks out the window if it doesn't work. If it doesn't work, you can simply break down one side of the tire and replace the tube. That will only set you back a few bucks....tubes are cheap.
Now, I'm sure the Safety Bobs are gonna come on here and warn you not to try Slime or any other fix it in a can because of a whole host of dangers. Of course, I'm sure these same guys have never used the stuff before, themselves.
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Now, I'm sure the Safety Bobs are gonna come on here and warn you not to try Slime or any other fix it in a can because of a whole host of dangers. Of course, I'm sure these same guys have never used the stuff before, themselves.
http://razor-kickscooters.stores.yahoo.net/slflpr.html
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02-13-2007 | 01:42 PM
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RE: Front tire leak
No personal experience with the green slime, but I have heard it can be corrosive to alloy wheels. I'd check on that before putting it in if you do have alloy wheels.
I's also rather fix the leak properly if it was me. Is it a rim leak? Is the valve core leaking. Is the tire punctured? Shouldn't be impossible to find the leak and fix it properly.
I's also rather fix the leak properly if it was me. Is it a rim leak? Is the valve core leaking. Is the tire punctured? Shouldn't be impossible to find the leak and fix it properly.
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02-13-2007 | 01:53 PM
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02-13-2007 | 02:07 PM
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No personal experience with the green slime, but I have heard it can be corrosive to alloy wheels. I'd check on that before putting it in if you do have alloy wheels.
I's also rather fix the leak properly if it was me. Is it a rim leak? Is the valve core leaking. Is the tire punctured? Shouldn't be impossible to find the leak and fix it properly.
No personal experience with the green slime, but I have heard it can be corrosive to alloy wheels. I'd check on that before putting it in if you do have alloy wheels.
I's also rather fix the leak properly if it was me. Is it a rim leak? Is the valve core leaking. Is the tire punctured? Shouldn't be impossible to find the leak and fix it properly.
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02-13-2007 | 02:15 PM
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2000,
Checkyour valve stem. Have had mine vibrate loose just enough for a slow leak ... nearly flat overnite. Took them out and applied a little blue loctite ... problem solved.
I have heard (no experience) that fix a flat, slime etc can cause balance problems.
2000,
Checkyour valve stem. Have had mine vibrate loose just enough for a slow leak ... nearly flat overnite. Took them out and applied a little blue loctite ... problem solved.
I have heard (no experience) that fix a flat, slime etc can cause balance problems.
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02-13-2007 | 02:34 PM
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RE: Front tire leak
The slime stuff was made for emergency situations. If you have a slow leak, that's not really an emergency. Yeah...it will fix a tube...but at what cost? Could damage be done to the wheel even if it's designed for the tube (i.e. does the stuff leak out?)...also, someone mentioned balance issues. Then, of course, there are the safety issues.
I'm not saying I know any of this....I'm just asking.
I do have a bottle of slime in my tool bag...for my front (spoke) wheel...and if I'm on the road, and I get a flat, that will be the only time I use the stuff. For a slow leak, I think I'll spend a couple extra bucks and get a replacement tube.
Just my opinion
Todd
I'm not saying I know any of this....I'm just asking.
I do have a bottle of slime in my tool bag...for my front (spoke) wheel...and if I'm on the road, and I get a flat, that will be the only time I use the stuff. For a slow leak, I think I'll spend a couple extra bucks and get a replacement tube.
Just my opinion
Todd
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02-13-2007 | 02:43 PM
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RE: Front tire leak
yup, this sounds like the advice you need. get it done right and use that stuff for emergencies. thats what I'd do.
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The slime stuff was made for emergency situations. If you have a slow leak, that's not really an emergency. Yeah...it will fix a tube...but at what cost? Could damage be done to the wheel even if it's designed for the tube (i.e. does the stuff leak out?)...also, someone mentioned balance issues. Then, of course, there are the safety issues.
I'm not saying I know any of this....I'm just asking.
I do have a bottle of slime in my tool bag...for my front (spoke) wheel...and if I'm on the road, and I get a flat, that will be the only time I use the stuff. For a slow leak, I think I'll spend a couple extra bucks and get a replacement tube.
Just my opinion
Todd
The slime stuff was made for emergency situations. If you have a slow leak, that's not really an emergency. Yeah...it will fix a tube...but at what cost? Could damage be done to the wheel even if it's designed for the tube (i.e. does the stuff leak out?)...also, someone mentioned balance issues. Then, of course, there are the safety issues.
I'm not saying I know any of this....I'm just asking.
I do have a bottle of slime in my tool bag...for my front (spoke) wheel...and if I'm on the road, and I get a flat, that will be the only time I use the stuff. For a slow leak, I think I'll spend a couple extra bucks and get a replacement tube.
Just my opinion
Todd
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02-13-2007 | 05:01 PM
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yup, this sounds like the advice you need. get it done right and use that stuff for emergencies. thats what I'd do.
yup, this sounds like the advice you need. get it done right and use that stuff for emergencies. thats what I'd do.
ORIGINAL: veniculum
The slime stuff was made for emergency situations. If you have a slow leak, that's not really an emergency. Yeah...it will fix a tube...but at what cost? Could damage be done to the wheel even if it's designed for the tube (i.e. does the stuff leak out?)...also, someone mentioned balance issues. Then, of course, there are the safety issues.
I'm not saying I know any of this....I'm just asking.
I do have a bottle of slime in my tool bag...for my front (spoke) wheel...and if I'm on the road, and I get a flat, that will be the only time I use the stuff. For a slow leak, I think I'll spend a couple extra bucks and get a replacement tube.
Just my opinion
Todd
The slime stuff was made for emergency situations. If you have a slow leak, that's not really an emergency. Yeah...it will fix a tube...but at what cost? Could damage be done to the wheel even if it's designed for the tube (i.e. does the stuff leak out?)...also, someone mentioned balance issues. Then, of course, there are the safety issues.
I'm not saying I know any of this....I'm just asking.
I do have a bottle of slime in my tool bag...for my front (spoke) wheel...and if I'm on the road, and I get a flat, that will be the only time I use the stuff. For a slow leak, I think I'll spend a couple extra bucks and get a replacement tube.
Just my opinion
Todd
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02-14-2007 | 07:49 AM
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RE: Front tire leak
Put some dish soap (mixed with a little watter) on the stem and look for bubbles. I have had the valve cores fail. Try tightening the core or replacing it if that is where it is leaking. If it's not the stem, the tube obviously has a puncture. Replace the tube! They are not very expensive and I'd rather replace it than patch it.