SLIME Tire Sealant

[Jezuz]

I wonder if anyone ever used this

http://www.slime.com/shop/tire-sealant/

If yes, noticed any issues? I am thinking of installing Slime on my tires and carry a small pump on my bikes tail bag in case I get flat tire on a sunday somewhere far away from main roads.

 

[juGGernaut]

I have used it in my trailer. Works well. Used it in my buddies kids little dirt bike, it held. As far as a street bike, dunno. I dont think its a good idea. That stuff, I imagine, will throw off your balance in your tire.

 

[wolfo68]

Just say no, you'll regret it later if you do

 

[Alfatango1]

They work for sure but totally crud up the inside of your rim. When you change the tire eventually you'll have to scrub off a lot of gunk. Not too hard to do but still a pain.

 

[Jezuz]

Ballance issues is what I was afraid of too, and also this stuff getting stuck in the valve.
Is there another product that you recommend that I can carry with me in case of an emergency?

 

[christianmb]

In an emergency, that wouldn't be a good thing unless you carry a valve core tool too. It is not under pressure, so you would have to pour it in an open stem. I have used it in everything but a bike tire (including an ATV tire with a thorn) and it is great stuff. Probably a good investment, but you would need a way to inflate after. There are handheld inflators that use CO2 cartridges that are small and will blow up a car tire, so a motorcycle tire would be easy. They are both small and available.

 

[Alfatango1]

Here's other choices: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/escape/tourtechntips/123_0444_motorcycle_repair_kit/index.html

 

[Jezuz]

Yeah, having a CO2 cartidge inflator with me was my original idea, and Slime in the tire, of course it will have to be installed beforehand.
Thanks for the info and the link, I'll check them out!

 

[Jezuz]

I'll refrain from opening another thread and ask another question that I have here, because it's relevant.
Many people over here use Nitrogen gas instead of air on their tires (motorcycle riders as well). I use it too on my car. There are many benefits, like smoother ride over bumps, not loosing preasure over time or with tiny punctures (nitrogen gas molecules are larger than those of regular air), longer tire life etc. One of it's properties is that it keeps the tires cooler too. Which I am not sure it's a good thing on the bike, especially on winter.
Anyone tried nitrogen gas on their tires? Any comments and/or suggestions?

 

[jimijeans]

There are other Bio Gradeable tyre sealants that do not hurt the Rims or tyres. I have seen some videos on several. Look up tyre(Tire sealants)Google it or you Tube etc. I forget one product at this time i seem to recall that will balance the tire(tyre) as it wears and so on. It will wash right out too. Great sealant also. Check out several areas first on that .*Jimi

 

[vtech007]

Superior choice - saw it in Cycle World magazine:

Rhino Tire