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Steve Barker LT[_2_] Steve Barker LT[_2_] is offline
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Default Flat Tire On Lawn Tractor

BS. Slime and the pink stuff i use work just fine on bead leaks. It all
depends on how much you put in there. Although even a small amount will
coat the entire inside of the tire AND rim.

I usually put enough in my tires to amount to the solution being about 2"
deep.


steve


"** Frank **" wrote in message
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Usually a bead leak. Once these type of tires get low past a certain
point, they leak even faster. Try some slime or other such tire sealer.
And don't be afraid to use it liberally.

s


Slime doesn't work as it only cover the low areas inside the tire and not
anywhere near the sidewalls or the bead. Plus it doesn't really seal the
tires long term as it ooze out in time. Others may have better luck but
that's my experience.

My bead leak was caused by corrosion in the rim. Used a wire brush on an
angle grinder then follow by a good primer. Seems to work - three weeks
now and holding. Oh yes, had to remove all that slime in the tire first.