New to ATV- Flat tire preparation
#11
New to ATV- Flat tire preparation
Originally posted by: Crypto
Hey guys...will the slime damage the rims (steel or aluminum) ? The dealer told me to never put it in unless I have a flat?
He also said its a mess to change tires?
any thoughts
Hey guys...will the slime damage the rims (steel or aluminum) ? The dealer told me to never put it in unless I have a flat?
He also said its a mess to change tires?
any thoughts
#13
New to ATV- Flat tire preparation
Slime is not the best solution for every situation. Many punctures are too large for slime to repair, for instance a large nail or screw. Some of these punctures can be repaired on the trail with sticky rope plugs with extra cement. Once slime has contaminated a puncture then the sticky rope plug often will not hold. Slime will also cause difficulties when removing tire to patch from inside. Some side wall tears are not repairable. I carry the Walmart sticky rope plugs with extra cement, plyers to remove whatever caused puncture, and small 12 volt compressor. Top of the line 6 ply aftermarket tires such as Maxxis Bighorns are also good insurance. You can usually prevent tires from rolling off rim by just watching air pressure.
#14
New to ATV- Flat tire preparation
another preperation you can do is get a stiffer tire. the itp 589's claim to be the toughest tire on the market for punctures. this doesn't mean they won't but i have put mine through hell and back. i did slice the sidewall once while spinning i think i hooked a nail or something and i drove back with ease the rim didn't touch the ground at all. but i would agree get some green slime
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