Any experience with green "Slime"?

[eddomak]

Hi All,

I have just seen the "Slime" product and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it as (a) "Preventative" or (b) Repair.

I have seen those can repair kits before and know they work (albeit a pain to clean out).

They market this as being able to be put into the tyre for it's life, but does it affect performance / economy etc?

Cheers!

[Tote]

The problem with all tyre sealing compounds (I'm assuming that's what you are talking about ) in an automotive use is that you could damage a tyre carcass so that it's integrity is compromised and not change it due to it not going flat. This could lead to a catastrophic failure down the track when you are least expecting it. Not a problem on an ATV (low pressure tyres) or a lawnmower ( low speed) but could be an issue on a 3 ton 4wd.

Regards,
Tote

[Blknight.aus]

it also means that when it comes time to try and repair it properly it can take twice as long to find the initial leak and the cleanup/prep time goes way up.

[DiscoWeb]

Green Slime or equivalent works great on my mountain bike.

Not sure how it would go in a vehicle tyre, however based on my biking experience I am suggest it would not mask a catastrophic problem with a trye as it really only seals small holes etc.

If you seriously damaged a side wall and tread for that matter this type of product would not, in my opinion provide enough sealing capacity to mask the problem, but it is possible.

In terms of performance or economy it could be only minimal as you are in effect slightly increasing the rolling weight of the tyre, depending on how much "slime" you put in but I doubt this would have a material impact on performance or economy.

Admittedly a mountain bike tyres inflated to around 35 psi and reaching speeds of (a maximum of) 40 - 50 kph are probably not the best comparable to a 3 t 4wd doing 110 kph but they are both round ?

George

[Barefoot Dave]

I was toying with this idea as a temporary cheap-bum/ track-side repair for EAS/ SLS etc bags for a small leak.
Obviously the springs would need to be removed ,slimed and rotated to find the hole. The question I couldn't answer was whether the goo would seal at air temb, or did it need some heat?
Anyone with technical knowledge re: the chemical process here??
Thanks in advance.
Dave.

[DiscoSaffa]

I was toying with this idea as a temporary cheap-bum/ track-side repair for EAS/ SLS etc bags for a small leak.
Obviously the springs would need to be removed ,slimed and rotated to find the hole. The question I couldn't answer was whether the goo would seal at air temb, or did it need some heat?
Anyone with technical knowledge re: the chemical process here??
Thanks in advance.
Dave.

Does the slime in a tyre not rely on the rolling of the tyre to constantly coat the inner surface, thus sealing a puncture. An air spring obvioulsy does not roll, so am not sure it would work........ :confused:

[Tombie]

Does the slime in a tyre not rely on the rolling of the tyre to constantly coat the inner surface, thus sealinga puncture. An air spring obvioulsy does not roll, so am not sure it would work........ :confused:

Yes!!!!

[Tombie]

I was toying with this idea as a temporary cheap-bum/ track-side repair for EAS/ SLS etc bags for a small leak.
Obviously the springs would need to be removed ,slimed and rotated to find the hole. The question I couldn't answer was whether the goo would seal at air temb, or did it need some heat?
Anyone with technical knowledge re: the chemical process here??
Thanks in advance.
Dave.

Has been done and does work... For a while...

Now picture this scenario...

Driving along with a 'holed and slimed' rear suspension component. When the holed area (which has been ok because of the slime) blows out, dropping the rear of the vehicle rapidly by 3-4 inches... Vehicle swerves... etc... etc...

Really want to risk your family for a few hundred dollars?

Slime is a good 'get out of the bush' repair, but should never be used on-road.

After all you wouldnt drive at speed on a lashed together coil spring :D

[Tombie]

Hi All,

I have just seen the "Slime" product and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it as (a) "Preventative" or (b) Repair.

I have seen those can repair kits before and know they work (albeit a pain to clean out).

They market this as being able to be put into the tyre for it's life, but does it affect performance / economy etc?

Cheers!

Eats Alloy rims, causes rust on steelies.....

Besides other dangers already mentioned (compromised carcass etc..)


In 20 years of 4wdriving I have had ONE puncture... And that was in Adelaide, I ran over an offcut of re-bar from a work site...

[Tote]

To clarify, the risk with carcass damage is that a puncture such as a rock cut damages the steel belts, the sealant does it's job but the belt is now open to the elements allowing the entry of water, dirt etc and could rust thus weakening it. This could lead to a nasty blowout or sudden bulge in the tyre.
Regards,
Tote

[Gillie]

I had great success with toxic green goo in the rear tyre of a Kawasaki ZZR1100. The only thing I found was to park it on the centrestand and make sure that the hole in the tyre was at the bottom. After a few seconds it would stop leaking and you would see a small amount of green seep through.

I remember the look on the mechanics face when he changed it though :D I don't think he was too happy.

At the end of the day it is desinged to get you out of the poo which it will do, however like everything it has its limitations.

[Barefoot Dave]

Thanks for the Reply mate, I had mentioned track-side repair. Definately as a last resort! With limited road speed to repairs
In 20 years of 4wdriving I have had ONE puncture... And that was in Adelaide, I ran over an offcut of re-bar from a work site...
__________________
Cheers Tombie!
.
Not trying hard enough!!
4 Vehicles, 32 punctures over 4 days,(3 spares/ veh) On patrol in Ironwood country, reblazing a 25 year old track. We had a bloke in the back patching as we drove and had tyres going down on one side as we changed the other side:p
that was a fun one!!
dave.