Fixing a tire with sidewall leaks

[@shawnnelson6146]

I used to play the tire slime game. Its the poor mans temporary fix to limp thru a couple projects. If you have a atv tire or garden/atv trailer your money ahead to replace rotten rubber before it lets you down when you need it. In my part of NW Alaska. Rotten rubber is a ticking time bomb that will fail you when you are about 12 miles out and huling a load.

[@briankrieg5801]

I slimed my tires for the same reason at least 3 years ago and haven't had to add air since. I've used dish washing liquid on Drag Slicks for sidewall leaks and it worked pretty well. One I never had to add air the other needed a little each weekend.

[@fhiggenbottom]

The rear wheels on my Cub Cadet were rusted solid to the axles preventing me from adding tubes or new tires to fix the slow leaks in them from the sidewalls and tire beads. So, after watching a KZbin tutorial I removed the tire valve stem and pumped in a half quart of Automatic transmission fluid in each of the rear tires (it doesn't matter what brand) using a quart bottle fluid pump available on Amazon. Afterwards I reinserted the tire valves, reinflated the tires and spun them with the rear jacked up. After two weeks now I can report that this totally stopped the slow leaks around the tire beads and sidewalls. Cheap and effective fix!

[@darrellfincher2948]

why not run to tractor supply and pick up a couple of inner tubes--they carry them. makes more sense than putting slime/snot in it especially since its your sidewalls

[@quinton3997]

Tubs don't work first time you spin your tire and grabs traction it twist the tube I tried doing this on a tiller and it didn't last 10 minutes

[@imheck]

@@quinton3997 Tubeless tires were not standard till 1955 & even after that we put tubes in all our family & our companies vehicles whenever it was possible to save a tire. We drove tires with tubes on the belts after the tread on recaps flew off.

[@quinton3997]

@@imheck but we are talking about lawnmower tires the bead will slip and break the valve stem off I've already tried just happened on my tiller

[@davidhardman6291]

Harbor freight has the absolute toughest inner tubes and the best price.

[@rogerringold616]

Yep...tubes...1 2 3....it works...too simple.

[@sonicdewd]

Put a tube in there. You'll never have to piddle with it ever again. Slime good for a season and you'll find yourself sliming again next season.

[@tommak6516]

I tried slime and results were not satisfactory for me either.

[@sonicdewd]

@@tommak6516 In the day, I tried that stuff everywhere. Worst results on a disintegrating sidewall like that, and the best result is to fix little pinholes in a bicycle tire in the tube caused by something like a sand spur, and the pinhole is so small you can't hear it. It is actually ok stuff in a bicycle tire, I find. Yeah, tube is so easy to put in on these. The front tires are a little more challenging but doable. However, he is going to have to dismount, at least one side, of the tire to get all the slime out of there and dry everything. Otherwise, tire dismounting is not even needed to put in tubes. Just bead popping on one side.

[@altonrowell613]

He's to lazy to do that.

[@tommak6516]

@@sonicdewd Do you really have to clean slime out? Can you just put the tube in?

[@sonicdewd]

@@tommak6516 Nah. I never really thought about it to be honest. The only reason I would go through the trouble of drying it out is so the rims won't get all nasty and rusty which will happen eventually. But - I'm not certain - but I think Slime has some rust inhibitors similar to glycol antifreeze ingredients. Actually leaving some Slime in there will prevent a tube fold anyhow. It just bugs me a little lol maybe that's why I would go through the trouble

[@ControlTouchMaster]

I did that trick before. It was all good until I had to change the tire the next year. Changing a tire that's been filled with slime or other liquid tire sealant, such as fix-a-flat, is messy. The tire spills out liquid goo when you break the bead making a big mess. I'll never use slime or any other liquid tire sealant again on a tire unless absolutely necessary.

[@fivespeed3026]

It literally washes off with water. Don’t you have a garden hose?

[@shawnnelson6146]

On rotten tires I have had about a 40% success rate removing a rusted on tire bead (arctic coastal environment) best cut off old tire, beats wrestling the thing around. Cut the sidewall w sawzall and use a disc cutter on the steel bead wires. Lots less stress. I had intertubed a dryrotted trailer tire. One spring the sidewall gaveway and heard a shotgun like blast in the yard as the tire sidewall tore open popping the intertube.

[@TIMEtoRIDE900]

My brother borrowed my car and a tire went down at an intersection. He walked to the gas station and got Fix-A-Flat back when it was just $3.00 a can. One can didn't work, so he got another. Then a third can and he noticed the foam coming out from the inside bead, so he got the jack out to make the tire bead seat correctly and, yes a fourth can !! I didn't want to drive around with that much gunk in my tire, so I went to a tire shop AND TOLD the guy the tire was full of Fix-A-Flat. He broke the bead on the machine and went to flip it over and that gunk went ALL OVER his pants and shoes !! Man was he steamed- - Good thing it was near quitting time.

[@roseymalino9855]

@@TIMEtoRIDE900 Sounds as though the guy must not have been experienced changing tires. I bought a vehicle which had that stuff in all four tires. I could hear it sloshing before I broke the bead; I thought I was hearing water. I broke it down and dumped the juice. No mess; no problem.

[@mikespain8655]

When the sidewall of tire is dryrotted, at that point, putting an inner tube in it, or getting a new tire is the best option. You can use a rubber mallet to best on tire to help seal leak after installing tire sealant and/or drive mower around.

[@boblister665]

I have learned over the past 50 years of bandaging junk that it is easier and less agrivating to just put a tire on and be done. clean and paint the inside edge of the wheel while you are at it.

[@robburke8867]

That’s a good ole boy right there! Good video.

[@DugEphresh]

For crying out loud , just fill it with expanding foam.

[@rogerringold616]

Wont hold weight ...gets hot soft disintergrates

[@glasswinder]

Thanks for the video, Randy Travis

[@CountryFolksLiving]

Lmao, wish I had his money

[@glasswinder]

@CountryFolksWorking you sound like him to me.

[@altonrowell613]

What about a tube.

[@georgepruitt637]

When I was an "Onsite" lawn mower mechanic at Sears, I would install a tube with sealer in it. 9 times out of ten, no more problems, with that tire.

[@biggreg100]

Damn you sound just like Randy Travis....:)

[@floridabowhunter6785]

slime only works for a temporary fix just a few months in most cases i have seen another product i have used and lasts for years is tire-ject put it in the same way you just did make sure not to release air through the valve stem unless it is at the top any liquid that is near the stem will clog it and dry in place ruining the valve stem

[@josephtuleya5296]

Tire and wheel prep is everything . The only true fix for that is to prep the wheel thoroughly and either put a new tire on it or a new tire and tube. The wheels are 2 halves welded together and they need to be prepped so that there is no welders flash or slag in the middle and be painted with a good epoxy paint bead to bead and there can't be any rust or sharp edges around the edge of the rim or anything that would puncture a tube and use plenty of soap and water when installing tube and tire otherwise you will get frustrated doing the same job over and over again. The tire he has there is too far dry rotted to fix .when they are that bad dirt gets in-between the tire and tube and causes failure eventually. Eventually you will get the whole wheel full of slime and it will still leak air and then you have to take it apart and what a mess you have😢

[@billsmith1770]

i read more than one comment about adding motor oil . i have one that i had added oil to several years ago , but it developed a really slow sidewall leak again . i wiped oil out (didn't do a great clean up job) and put a tube in it . next day the oil left in the tire dissolved the tube . oil is ok for a worn out tire , but i wouldn't put it in a tire that might need a tube in the future . i doubt trans fluid would dissolve a tube , but i haven't tried it in a tire that's had it .

[@andybecker2693]

I would just have tubes put in. The tire guy will charge you extra to clean this up when it doesn’t work.

[@sammorgan2390]

I use slime in the gallon pump . I had some big cracks in my cub cadet tire side walls. It was 2 years ago and still holding strong

[@CountryFolksLiving]

We've done the same thing with the gal pump and had really good results in every tire. Haters gonna hate Sam

[@d.brownjr.4845]

My john deere, is a 99 model. Tires started doing that back on 04. Put 4 tubes in then. Still running the same tires. Slime sucks. It's only a bandaid, not a true fix. Get tubes, it's fixed.

[@billyturner2396]

If your tire is leaking around the rim try using caulking around it worked for me

[@billyturner2396]

@@Nastyhabitz worked for for me used some house caulking hasn't leaked for at least 2 years

[@dougseaman8791]

Two things. The whole rubber part that mounts into the rim is the valve stem. The part that you screw in and out of the stem is the core. Second, try using automatic transmission fluid in that leaky tire. Don't laugh. It works great and is alot cheaper. About 8 ounces will do it.

[@CountryFolksLiving]

Never tried Transmission fluid

[@altonrowell613]

Not a bad idea. I will try that next time I get a leaking tire.

[@tommak6516]

I tried atf and had mixed results, back lawn tractor tire (worked), trailer (for lawn tractor) worked again, wheelbarrow tire (worked somewhat, slowed leak substantially), snowblower tire (did not work). Now sure how much I got into the tires as had funnel that did not fit tight so some leaked. I bought an oiler can with a nozzle that I can get the atf into the tire better and put more in the snowblower tire and try again. Problem with the snowblower tire is I cannot get the wheel off the axle so it does not distribute well inside the tire.

[@rickhoneycutt4476]

Used motor oil works great also and its cheap

[@rogerringold616]

Swells rubber

[@altonrowell613]

That slim will destroy your rim. I know because I've tried it before.

[@georgesimpson3113]

I've done this same exact thing... it doesn't last.

[@scott1628]

Thanks for the video. I have the same problem. I never thought of using tire slime on that. Nice for the video and the idea.

[@CountryFolksLiving]

It has worked for me.

[@dangallion6327]

Darrell's comment is what I was thinking!

[@barrylitchfield8357]

If everything else fails, read the directions....

[@silversurf6159]

If you use slime or other temp repairs, just be warned that it can set in the valve stem, gluing the core solid. Go to check tyre pressure or or pump the tyre up, nothing happens. Guess how I know. 😉😂

[@donxandjoyce]

I HAD THAT PROBLEM,I USED SOME JUNK WHITE LATEX HOUSE PAINT,STILL HOLDING .I DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING ELSE AND NO MONEY ,USED WHAT I HAD

[@lloydscharf6897]

What about spraying the in side of the tire with "Flex Seal" (off the rim) then remounting and reinflating?

[@altonrowell613]

I've tried that before. The side wall will flex and the flex seal came off. Lasted about one day.

[@CountryFolksLiving]

I wondered about that too

[@altonrowell613]

I've tried that. The flexing of the side wall makes it come off.

[@dvdcnly]

I bought solid front tires for my lawnmower....no more flats. Only thing is they will flat spot so I put a jack stand to hold them off the ground when it is not being used.

[@altonrowell613]

I 🤔 wonder if you lift a tire inflator hucked up to it over night 🌃. With 300psi compressor.

[@stevehargett4651]

300 psi will burst about any tire you are likely to work with. The quantity of air CFM available is key when working with most tires

[@donald4416]

Well guys& ladies take it from fella that seal 14" trailer tire that was dry cracked on side walls, I used Slime sealer in it with No air at all then with tire on its side splashing it around inside and flipping on opposite side let it sit for 10 minutes each side then aired it up and Perfect tire for over winter and today was still with air at proper pressure So does it work "Yes it does work well"

[@edrobinson9894]

Instead of nasty slime use dawn dish washing liquid, will not plug valve stem and works well to stop dry rot leaks in tubeless tires .

[@brucer1220]

4 ounces of automatic transmission fluid inside the tire will stop most sidewall leaks way better than any can of fix a flat .. It’s strangely a miracle.

[@The_Original_Mashrabbit]

I'm gonna love you forever.... Forever and ever Amen! As long as old men sit and talk about the weather. As long as old women sit and talk about old men....

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Our Slime in Australia is liquid form. Had it in my ride on mower tyre's for 8 years so far with out 1 puncture ✔️✔️✔️✔️

[@randymugwug5247]

I could say, Slime it up, that works. Get a new tire, that works. Put a tube in it, that works. Or get some of the dirtiest old motor oil you have and dump it in there. Seal the leak, it will never be hard to remove and it costs nothing. I would not do that to anything critical like a highway vehicle of course.

[@jamesatkinson5027]

Slime if it works at all will only last a short time not to mention the nasty mess and headache if cleaning later when you put a tube in it

[@Justin-fq7vj]

I just put some of that underbody paint. I take tire off and coat the inside and paint the edge of the rim after cleaning it. Even used tar once. Or that roofing paint that works good too.

[@stevez9392]

ATF works , use 1/2 qt.

[@waynebaird3539]

I'm sorry you bought an Electric Truck. I don't doubt you will regret it many times throughout the time you own that vehicle.

[@rogerringold616]

Electric truck with a cord....like drill.....really😅 long

[@altonrowell613]

I've got a great idea. You could use gasoline with a lot of cardboard and set fire to the hole lawn mower. That way you don't have to worry about the tire going flat.

[@dandraper9812]

Just use hydraulic fluid overnight

[@johnwade5747]

I noticed you flipping the can one way and then the other way., Did you not read the directions? Also they don’t require near the amount of air that a car tire does. It’s very low psi. You want them to cushion a little bit or they’ll beat you to death!

[@j5962]

Replace the tire if it's dry rotted. You can plug a good tire multiple times. One puncture with a tube, and it's done again.

[@skyraider2021]

They do make patches for tubes.

[@rogerringold616]

Too bad you cant patch a inner tube like a bicycle.

[@j5962]

@Roger Ringold not worth my labor rate to patch tubes

[@j5962]

@SkyRaider at $100 an hour I'm not going to waste my customers money patching a tube.. plus the valve stem usually rips out when the tube goes flat.

[@altonrowell613]

What about filling it with black powder. Then set fire to it to seal it off. Sounds really good idia.

[@CountryFolksLiving]

lmao, might work here in Texas

[@michaelohara2161]

Fix-a-flat, slime will cause you trouble later. You can never clean it all out of the rim again. It will cause you to buy a rim. A tube is cheap. Put a tube in, if you don’t have the money for a tire.

[@user-qb7qg2pp6w]

slime works if you put it in and then mow the grass I have used it multiple times to seal dry rotted mower tires.

[@paulb7334]

The slime stuff will work for about 2 or 3 weeks Then it will start leaking again

[@warrenscott8491]

do what i do fit atube and fill them with water top them with air you get better traction and if you get a puncture you will see the water coming out but a lot slower than

[@michaeldillon8286]

With a Voice like yours you should be singing with Randy Travis

[@rogerringold616]

Retired? George Strait..

[@kenforu1531]

Never use that crap on lawn equipment.

[@altonrowell613]

I always fill my tires with propane gas. Then set fire 🔥 to the leaking pleases. Nitroglycerin works really good to. Just drill extra holes in the tires. That way more air can get in. Or you could use Trinidad explosive 🧨🧨. Just weight for the 4 of July.

[@tommak6516]

You realize there are people who might take you seriously?

[@altonrowell613]

@@tommak6516 no way Man .

[@altonrowell613]

@@tommak6516 if we got people in the world who can gain access to a deadly machine like a mower. I think we need to get rid of them. And if it's blowing them up with expensive, then I'm for it. I would not worry about them. If they obtain some nitroglycerin and they are ignorant enough to blow themselves to smithereens , then maybe someone will be saved by the loss. I been on this planet for over 68 years. And I have never heard of anyone putting propane in a mower tire. That is stupid enough but setting it on fire 🔥 is got to be the most ignorant thing I have ever heard. Tom when stuff like that starts happening I'm going to hide myself in a military bunker with a army helmet on.

[@lancehenthorn17]

Best just to put a tube in it!

[@altonrowell613]

I wonder 🤔 if anyone knows where he could buy some Dynamite 🧨.

[@johnwiggins1385]

Slime will eat a steel up.

[@randyreader4520]

Tube time for the bad sidewalls

[@d.brownjr.4845]

Tube it, done.

[@Butcherbuilt]

aaahhhiight!

[@paulb7334]

Next time you do it take all the air out of the tire first

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!... #98 ✝ {4-21-2023}

[@chriskowalsky992]

YOUR SUPOSE TO LEAVE THE VALVE STEM IN AND PUT THE GUNK IN, POPS YOU DID IT WRONG.

[@j5962]

And then bring it to my shop, and I'll fix it right and charge extra for cleaning out that waste of money you just squirted in there.

[@jonsworld5307]

dont know i put it in junk car tie as both rim rusted beyond safe use and tire rotted just have it to move car around yard 5 years its still not went flat tho he didnt use real slime should be thicker thats more like green fix a flat that dont work

[@charleywalker2982]

👍

[@metmask3825]

Where in the US do ppl talk like that?

[@altonrowell613]

What if you filled the tire with liquid hydrogen. Sounds good to me.

[@scooterman1965]

For dry rot, in side walls can you coat the inside of the tire with rubber cement? Has anyone tried this?

[@nedcramdon1306]

Sounds like a nightmare but worth a try.

[@altonrowell613]

Why not just buy a new tire.

[@brucedale4465]

Don’t be a cheapskate just buy a new tire!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daveward1484]

Did you read the directions for that junk? Just put an inner tube in the tire.