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Old 02-29-2004 | 01:24 AM
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i spoke with a local dealer that said a plug won't work after you use tire slime to plug a puncture. is there any truth to this? he said that the plug wouldn't stay in.
 
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Old 02-29-2004 | 06:23 AM
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Hi I have used fix a flat before and then used plugs. In fact the fix a flat actually helped secure the plug. With the slime I think as long as you reamed the hole really well the plug would hold no problem. I have not tried this but I do not see why it would not work.
 
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Old 02-29-2004 | 07:39 AM
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That dealer wants to sell you a new tire! A plug or plugs will hold with sealant in the tire.Dont recomend "fix-a-flat" but Slime or its equivalant are great things.
 
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Old 02-29-2004 | 11:41 AM
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We plugged a tire YESTERDAY with a Progressive Suspension kit. It had slime gurgling out of the hole. No problem!

Personally, I prefer fix-a-flat to slime. Hey, the Slime was gurgling out of the (small) hole. What does that tell you? I don't think the stuff works all that well.
 
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Old 03-03-2004 | 11:34 AM
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thanks for the info everyone. i went ahead and picked up some slime. we'll see how it works this weekend.
 
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Old 03-03-2004 | 11:53 AM
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I use slime

I use plugs

Slime takes care of the small punctures and the bead seat,,,,,,the plugs take care of the bigger stuff.

Never had a problem using both together.
 
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Old 03-03-2004 | 12:10 PM
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I buy radial and thicker tires.
 
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