Hi from the Midwest I have a question
10-12-22, 11:20 AM
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Hi from the Midwest I have a question
is Slime sealant bad for tires? I bought a brand new bike from wallys last fall, had prostate problems and could ride it. Now the tires wont air up and one has deep cracks in it. I had put the slime in the tires as a preventive measure, cause we get sandburrs blown all over the place in my area. Is this just cheap wally tires? I m certain i dont still have the receipt for the bike. where should I get replacement tires? thanks.
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Typically, you put Slime in the inner tubes, not in the tires. If you did put it in the tubes, it would have no effect on the tires.
Your tube may have been punctured, in spite of the Slime, and that may be why it won't air up.
Tires (and tubes) can be replaced at a local bike shop or through an online retailer. For either, you'll need to know the diameter of the current tire (26", 27.5, 29", 700C, etc.) and its width (1 3/8, 2.1", 38mm, etc.). These numbers should be marked on the side of the tire, as shown:
Your tube may have been punctured, in spite of the Slime, and that may be why it won't air up.
Tires (and tubes) can be replaced at a local bike shop or through an online retailer. For either, you'll need to know the diameter of the current tire (26", 27.5, 29", 700C, etc.) and its width (1 3/8, 2.1", 38mm, etc.). These numbers should be marked on the side of the tire, as shown:
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Assuming these are tubed tyres, the slime went in the inner tube not the tyre. It wouldn't cause damage anyway - it just creates a mess that makes it harder to patch a puncture
Were the tyres stored on the ground in a hot sunlit location? That's what usually causes rapid aging, Best for the tyres to hang the bike in a cool dry shaded place.
I'd still expect tyres to last longer than a year, but I guess it could be old stock or just junk rubber.
Do you want to learn how to replace tyres, or is there a bike shop you could use?
If there's a major problem with thorns you'd do better to use tubeless tyres but that raises further technical issues. Puncture resistant tyres with inner tubes is an easier option, or actually puncture proof tyres (you don't add air, the're made of foamed urethane that has its attendant disadvantages).
Were the tyres stored on the ground in a hot sunlit location? That's what usually causes rapid aging, Best for the tyres to hang the bike in a cool dry shaded place.
I'd still expect tyres to last longer than a year, but I guess it could be old stock or just junk rubber.
Do you want to learn how to replace tyres, or is there a bike shop you could use?
If there's a major problem with thorns you'd do better to use tubeless tyres but that raises further technical issues. Puncture resistant tyres with inner tubes is an easier option, or actually puncture proof tyres (you don't add air, the're made of foamed urethane that has its attendant disadvantages).
10-12-22, 12:50 PM
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You've probably clogged up the valve stems with Slime if they won't accept air.
Go to your local auto parts store and get a removal tool, similar to this. They come in many different versions, but all you need is a cheap one.
https://www.jbtools.com/the-main-res...waAsSYEALw_wcB
They may have valve cores for sale.
If not, stop by a tire shop and ask for some used ones.
I always keep a couple in my "home" tire patch kit from old tubes.
I've clogged up/ruined a perfectly good, cheap tire pump when Slime back flowed from the valve to the pump.
Go to your local auto parts store and get a removal tool, similar to this. They come in many different versions, but all you need is a cheap one.
https://www.jbtools.com/the-main-res...waAsSYEALw_wcB
They may have valve cores for sale.
If not, stop by a tire shop and ask for some used ones.
I always keep a couple in my "home" tire patch kit from old tubes.
I've clogged up/ruined a perfectly good, cheap tire pump when Slime back flowed from the valve to the pump.
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The tire wall cracks have nothing to do with the slime. They're likely the result of being flat while sitting on the floor for a while, compounded by age and dryness. In most cases this type of crack is meaningless, since the tire's fabric plies are unaffected. In flate the tire, and if it comes up round with no lumps or bulges, it's most likely fine to ride.
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good point
I was thinking of car tires. duh! I see that i have a couple of private message, but when I try to view them, I get an error message that says that the moderator wont let people use PMs if they dont yet have 10 posts. so I gotta be more ative, apparently.
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First head to the introductions forum and say hi. That's one of the 5 more you need. Then head to some of the other sub forums and post something relevant. $ more posts and you're in as a "regular" for whatever that's worth.
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Tires (and tubes) can be replaced at a local bike shop or through an online retailer. For either, you'll need to know the diameter of the current tire (26", 27.5, 29", 700C, etc.) and its width (1 3/8, 2.1", 38mm, etc.). These numbers should be marked on the side of the tire, as shown:
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they limit me to 5 posts per 24 hours guys
[QUOTE=FBinNY;22676923]First head to the introductions forum and say hi. That's one of the 5 more you need. Then head to some of the other sub forums and post something relevant. $ more posts and you're in as a "regular" for whatever that's worth.[/QUOT
I originally did post this in intros, and the mods moved it here. I got the replacement valves and the tool, gotta try it all tomorrow. Thanks guys. we'll see how it goes.
I originally did post this in intros, and the mods moved it here. I got the replacement valves and the tool, gotta try it all tomorrow. Thanks guys. we'll see how it goes.
