Slow pressure loss woes - slime?

Right but it will cost me 60 quid to get the tyres removed, rim cleaned up and tyres refitted, so I may as well go the full alloy refurb route then.

If it was a few quid to get the rims cleaned up then fine, but it isn't.

I wonder why people think a bit of slime in a tyre would cause a blowout?
 
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JonRGV250 said:
He was saying that you should do the job properly and not half arse it.
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He was implying a bit of slime in the tyre is a blowout risk.

There's nothing structurally wrong with the wheel or tyre, it's most likely a tiny bit of corrosion stopping it seating fully. All the slime solution will do is find it's way to that spot and clog up.
 
No he wasn't, read his response properly.
Using Slime to try and fix a bead leak is 100% waste of money, but it's your money so do what you want (I don't recall you ever actually listening to any advice you've been given on here anyway).
Just bear in mind that if you do get a puncture, it's unlikely you'll find anyone to clean it all out and repair the tyre, so you'll have to scrap it.
And just a thought, but you said all 4 tyres were losing pressure, so you'd need 4 containers of Slime, which is going to cost more than stripping the tyres off, cleaning the rims and using bead seal.
Not a very bright move in my opinion.
 
JonRGV250 said:
And just a thought, but you said all 4 tyres were losing pressure, so you'd need 4 containers of Slime, which is going to cost more than stripping the tyres off, cleaning the rims and using bead seal.
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Yes it's all four, I wasnt planning to put a whole can in each wheel, just a bit in each. I'm not trying to seal a proper size puncture hole here, just need a bit of sealant to find it's way to the tiny rim leak.
 
sigma said:
What about blutack on the outer rim of the wheel? Bubblegum if you can't find blutack.
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Why do you consider this stuff not to be a legitimate product? It is standard practice to use a liquid sealant on tubeless mountain bike tyres to help the tyre seat against the rim and to protect against small punctures. Why wouldn't it work exactly the same way in a car tyre?
 
If spending £60 to have it done properly is the same as spending £200 to have them refurbed then spending £20 on slime and messing about deflating removing value cores filling and reinflating is the same as spending £60. Just get it done properly and save you having to spend £60 after messing about anyway.
 
tom_e said:
If spending £60 to have it done properly is the same as spending £200 to have them refurbed then spending £20 on slime and messing about deflating removing value cores filling and reinflating is the same as spending £60. Just get it done properly and save you having to spend £60 after messing about anyway.
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A tenner for 400ml of sealant is small change, 60 quid isn't small change hence I think it's better to spend 200 and get the alloys fully reconditioned than spend 60 just having tyres removed and refitted. The 60 quid option won't result in a much better job and in a week or so after having it done, I may find I still have a leak if the job wasn't done well.

This isn't the first time I've had this problem as all the cars I own are typically old now. I've always just put up with it. I had the same problem on my previous car a Mondeo, and on the car before that a Honda. I've never had it on all 4 wheels at once though.
 
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danlightbulb said:
I haven't made my mind up, it's a hassle to inject the slime as well because the tyre needs to be deflated and the valve core removed.

I just wondered if anyone has used it. I see a lot of stuff online saying it's not a good idea but it seems to have a bit of stigma really because there isn't a reason why it wouldn't work.
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From experience it doesn't work in your use case.

The slime rotates around the tyre, and when coming to a stop it sits in the bottom of the tyre.

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The reason people say its not great is because if you puncture a tyre and the slime doesn't work the tyre is dead because they cannot remove the slime to repair the puncture properly.

It is however great as a get out of jail card if you were off roading, or you don't have a spare tyre.
 
sx_turbo said:
From experience it doesn't work in your use case.

The slime rotates around the tyre, and when coming to a stop it sits in the bottom of the tyre.

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How Does Slime Tire Sealant Work?

Hate flat tires? You need Slime. But how does Slime tire sealant work? Watch the video to see Slime tire sealant in action and learn more about the power of ...
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The reason people say its not great is because if you puncture a tyre and the slime doesn't work the tyre is dead because they cannot remove the slime to repair the puncture properly.

It is however great as a get out of jail card if you were off roading, or you don't have a spare tyre.
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Actually, let's encourage him to do it.

Go right ahead OP, provide updates and pics please. Keep us informed.
 
sx_turbo said:
The reason people say its not great is because if you puncture a tyre and the slime doesn't work the tyre is dead because they cannot remove the slime to repair the puncture properly.
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Don't really get this either, the liquid sealant just washes off, I've used it loads in my mountain bike tyres. I think what might be being referred to when people say it's hard to clean off is the foaming material that gets used in the get you home kits that repressurise the tyre as well all in one can. The stuff I'm talking about is not that - it's a watery latex fluid.
 
danlightbulb said:
Don't really get this either, the liquid sealant just washes off, I've used it loads in my mountain bike tyres. I think what might be being referred to when people say it's hard to clean off is the foaming material that gets used in the get you home kits that repressurise the tyre as well all in one can. The stuff I'm talking about is not that - it's a watery latex fluid.
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Yeah likely, however we Most tyre shop will not repair a puncture on a tire that has slime or other brand equivalent, or at least they won't garuntee the repair, because they cannot be certain they have cleaned it away 100% and the glue will hold.

But besides the point, slime will not fix the op.'s issue.
 
Reading this thread is akin to water torture.

danlightbulb said:
Don't really get this either, the liquid sealant just washes off, I've used it loads in my mountain bike tyres.
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That stuff is bloody nightmare to clean off the tyre, and that's not counting the mess it makes when you remove the tyre which goes all over the the tyre machine and floor, which then needs cleaning up.
Do you really think a tyre fitter is going to have the time to hose that mess out of the tyre, then clean up the puncture, let it dry, and then repair it???
Ask me how I know.
But, like sigma says, just go for it.
You've already made your mind up and ignored any good advice you've been given (again).
 
tom_e said:
If spending £60 to have it done properly is the same as spending £200 to have them refurbed then spending £20 on slime and messing about deflating removing value cores filling and reinflating is the same as spending £60. Just get it done properly and save you having to spend £60 after messing about anyway.
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I'll just add to this, but a lot of (especially) mobile wheel refurb companies will crack the bead off the tyre then mask off the tyre, but only spray the face of the wheel and not touch the flange/bead, which in the op's case won't help.
 
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