Tire Slime vs thread vs mushroom plub vs (any other alternatives)

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deejizzle

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I have gotten my first nail in the tire. it is slowly but surely leaking. I know for sure that I am NOT willing to replace the tire based on financial costs, and the rave reviews of the various ways to plug. As of right now, I am leaning towards the Tire Slime from crappy tire. IMO, its the cheapest and easiest way to patch a hole. I was hoping to gather the opinions of the wise GTAM members and what they think are the best options.

Thanks in advance.

BTW: nail in rear tire, not in the middle, but nots quite on the sidewall either.
 
#1 best way.... is to patch from inside.....call around and see who can do it for you nearby

#2 mushroom plug
 
best is mushroom plug. the patch part of the plug seals the air from getting out and the plug part prevents water from getting to the belts/cords.
 
Forget everything else. Go find a shop that will patch it properly from inside. Youll ride that tire with no issues for its life.
 
He is not talking abot the fix a flat junk, tire slime is permanent and works well, that being said I only use it in car and truck tires. It is also water washable and doesnt make a mess never had a complaint yet when getting tires changed.
From the Slime website.
Slime Tire Sealant is formulated and tested for use in all tubeless tires. Once installed, Slime sealant remains liquid and will not harden or dry out. Slime tire sealant is guaranteed to work for 2 years.
As the treated tire rotates, centrifugal force pushes the sealant to the tread area creating a layer of protection, repairing punctures as they occur and treating existing punctures. Slime tire sealant is not intended for use in tires losing pressure from sidewall punctures, bead leaks, damaged rims or faulty valves. Slime sealant is recommended as a repair only in high speed, over-the-road tires.

  • Repairs punctures up to ¼” (6mm) using Fibro-Seal™ technology.
  • Remains liquid inside the tire, coating the tread area as the tire rotates
  • Non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-flammable, and water soluble
  • Contains rust and corrosion inhibitors to maintain the integrity of the rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Safe
  • Tires treated with Slime sealants can be cleaned out with water allowing for the installation of a professional plug/patch.
What is Fibro-Seal™ Technology? Slime utilizes a state-of-the-art blend of environmentally friendly fibers, binders, polymers and proprietary congealing agents which intertwine and clot within the puncture. This Fibro-Seal™ lattice, together with the viscous transportation system (the “green” goo) seeks out and tightly packs itself into the puncture, preventing and repairing flats with a flexible long lasting plug.
 
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No experience with the slime but I don't trust it.
Tar plugs are OK in an emergency, ie; pick up a nail and have to get back home or somewhere to fix / replace the tire. I wouldn't do it as a permanent fix. I used them a lot in the army and saw them fail repeatedly.
Patch / plug is the way to go; vulcanized patch attached to a plug to protect the carcass and belts of the tire. I have one in my rear tire right now as I picked up a nail with 600k on the tire.
 
I've heard that the mushroom plugs can be sheared by steel belts, and that sticky string is the best all tire roadside repair.
For that reason I carried it along with CO2 when riding my sport bikes.

I agree with patching from the inside as the best option.

I've got the slime, but my brother used to work for fire stone as a teenager and apprentice and hates working on tires filled with any of that junk. Then again I've considered using it with tube type tires on my dual sports in case of a pinch flat.
 
coyo said:
No experience with the slime but I don't trust it.
Tar plugs are OK in an emergency, ie; pick up a nail and have to get back home or somewhere to fix / replace the tire. I wouldn't do it as a permanent fix. I used them a lot in the army and saw them fail repeatedly.
Patch / plug is the way to go; vulcanized patch attached to a plug to protect the carcass and belts of the tire. I have one in my rear tire right now as I picked up a nail with 600k on the tire.
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Hahaha! Trucks picking up blank rounds in the training area? Been there, done that. :banghead:
 
Rotten_Ronnie said:
I've heard that the mushroom plugs can be sheared by steel belts, and that sticky string is the best all tire roadside repair.
For that reason I carried it along with CO2 when riding my sport bikes.

I agree with patching from the inside as the best option.

I've got the slime, but my brother used to work for fire stone as a teenager and apprentice and hates working on tires filled with any of that junk. Then again I've considered using it with tube type tires on my dual sports in case of a pinch flat.
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yupp, internal plug is the safest/cleanest.

Tire slime/sealant? Makes a butt load of a mess and mechanics absolutely hate it....possibly enough to justify charging you more to do a swap as their covered in goop and the area/rim now requires cleaning (always advise a shop if you have "goop" inside ;)
 
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Tire slime will also cause a tire to go out of balance.
I had a slow leak in the front tire of my SUV, so I put slime in, It started vibrating really bad at hiway cruising speeds and had to have it taken out.
Go with plugs.
 
Rotten_Ronnie said:
Hahaha! Trucks picking up blank rounds in the training area? Been there, done that. :banghead:
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Trucks, AVGP's, Coyote's. I once had about 8 of those plugs in a Cougar tire in a not so friendly area in Bosnia, but it got us back.
 
deejizzle said:
what is the downfall of the tire slime? i havent heard any bad stories YET.
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I've had NO luck with tire slime.

It stays liquid, and the liquid slowly leaks out through the hole. The liquid leaks out slower than the air, but it still leaks. It did not seal the hole as claimed.
 
coyo said:
Trucks, AVGP's, Coyote's. I once had about 8 of those plugs in a Cougar tire in a not so friendly area in Bosnia, but it got us back.
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Gotta love those run flats. One day when I win the lotto I'll install tubliss on my DR650E.
 
I've had two nails in rear tires. First was patched from the inside by Rosey Toes, second I patched with a tar strip from the outside. Both repairs lasted about 10k km each before replacement without issue.

I've never used the tire slime, but my sister used a similar product which hardened over a short period of time causing a balance issue. I'll stick to regular tar plugs
 
Already installed. I put in the correct amount of slime according to the label. I think a lot of the balancing issues has to be due to injecting too much slime. I will follow up an let you guys know how it's holding up later down the line.
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