I have a kazuma with a leaky tire. Can I put slime in it and be done with it?

Any other ideas welcome

 

First, find the leak. pump the tire up to about 10 psi (dont leave it like this, just for testing) then brush a soapy water mix around the bead front and back, around the valve stem (take off cap and check there too, insersts go bad and leak) then the tread until you find the leak. If it is in the tread, put a plug in it, if it is around the bead, best thing to do is let out the air and bust the tire loose from the bead and give it a good cleaning with a wire brush, also clean the bead of the tire. Most leaks are dirt or rust on the bead allowing air out. Slime works great, but then you got that green goo in there, plus too much will affect the tire balance at higher speeds.

 

Once I bust the tire loose. How do I reseal it to the rim? Can just over inflate it and that will reseal it?

Please advise

 

Without the "burst" inflator like the tire shops have, it may take a little playing to seat the bead. The best way I know is to use a ratchet strap around the tire, this will squat it out and push it to the bead, so you can inflate and get it to seal to the bead. Put a little soapy water on the tire to help it slip back onto the rim bead, you will usually hear a "pop" when it seats and seals. Don't go crazy with the pressure, it should only take about 15 or 20 psi to seat it, then let the air back out until you have your 5 psi or so you run at. Some multi ply tires may take as much as 40 or 50 psi because they are so stiff, just make sure you quickly let out the excess air when the bead seats.