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........

[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........

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

[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