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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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do they make a tire foam to put in your tires to keep them from going flat? i know they do for skid loaders i'm not talking about slime but foam that fills your whole tire solid
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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You can buy fix a flat(but you really want to buy new rims anytime you buy new tires?)
But I have never seen a tire foam that would make your tire solid. Besides that would ride like a "skid loader" at 50 mph. you really want that?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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yeah, it would prolly feel like riding over a washboard and prolly bounch you of you quad or you'll have a really sore a$$. lol. but the good thing about it would be that you'll never have to fix a flat tire........................shea.................. ....
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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theres www.tireballs.com
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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wouldent that tire foam add alot of weight to the tires?? a skidder and farm tractor would probably benifit from the added weight but there also geared for it. and as shea said it would make for a rough ride.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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the foam would'nt add that much weight it's mostly air.the fluid they put in the tires add alot of weight.i know some "drunks" they roll their quads all the time so they had the fluid put in them. a 24x11x10 tire and rim wieghts about 100lbs with fluid in it .
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Usually they put calcium in tractor tires and I wouldn't think you'd like the ride you would end up with at all - No matter the supposed advantages, at least in a atv. IMO
 
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Old May 10, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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"Slime" is one product that plugs holes from the inside. Available just about anyplace that sells automotive stuff, including WalMart. We've got a dealer in the area that will slime all your tires free, whether you bought them or the machine there or not. "RideOn" is another brand, think used mostly in motorcycles. There are others. Just be sure to tell your mechanic that you've got something in the tires - it can be VERY messy when you break the bead. If I was the wrench and wasn't told I'd be really POed. Most places will charge extra to change a tire with a sealant. Better to break it yourself and wash it out (only water, no solvents or soap needed).
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Old May 10, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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I run fix-a-flat in all my tires all the time from the day they are new! It will seal any thorn holes...you will never even know you got them. That and a plug kit with CO2 cartridges is all I have ever needed!!!

My experiences with Slime has been very negative!!! It just dries up and leaves a nasty completely useless crust inside the tire......

Tire ***** cost a small fortune, as I recall.
 
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