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135 Fan

10-12-2006 21:46:02




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I have a bobcat with fairly new tires and they loose air if not used all the time. I have seen bead sealer but some people have said it's a waste of time. Has anyone had experience with this or is it better to just put tubes in? The guy at goodyear says bobcats are notorious for bead leaks. Any input would be appreciated as I'm getting tired of putting air in with a 12 volt compressor after it sits for a few days. Thanks Dave

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lonzoll

11-07-2006 22:46:42




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 Re: Slow leak in tires in reply to 135 Fan, 10-12-2006 21:46:02  
I read this in farm show paper, use newpaper and antifreeze, i put 4 or 5 sheets of paper and a 1/2 gallon of antifreeze and water in the tire then go to work, the paper turns to pulp and plugs the leaks, it has worked both times for me



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hd6gtom

10-13-2006 05:35:42




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 Re: Slow leak in tires in reply to 135 Fan, 10-12-2006 21:46:02  
We get very good results with the bead sealer we use. Granted there are some thin watery brands of bead seal that are a waste of time. Fix a flat in a can will not work on bead leaks. Most bobcat tires when properly inflated and kept there are not prone to bead leaks, if the rim is clean and not rusty. If the rim is rusty it is better to clean it up as best you can and tube it.



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135 Fan

10-13-2006 10:16:26




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 Re: Slow leak in tires in reply to hd6gtom, 10-13-2006 05:35:42  
Thanks for the replies. The tires are leaking at the rim so liquid sealer wouldn't help. I have used it with success for other leaks. I wire brushed the rim really good when I put the tires on. The old tires didn't leak but they were 6 ply. The new ones are 10 ply and maybe some tires just have a better sealing surface? I think it's worth trying bead sealer because if you puncture a tire you can put a plug in without having to dismount it. Thanks again Dave

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Bill in oh

10-13-2006 01:57:03




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 Re: Slow leak in tires 135 Fan in reply to 135 Fan, 10-12-2006 21:46:02  
Slow leaks on small loader tires.Well i can tell you what i've seen here on the job site they sand blasted the rim beads and paint. when remounting tire coat the beads with R T V silicone.you may not want to go that far but it seems to work? I think these tires our back to laek around the rim. if they get a little low the faster they leak around the rim.



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naz

10-13-2006 03:22:25




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 Re: Slow leak in tires 135 Fan in reply to Bill in oh, 10-13-2006 01:57:03  
I have had good luck with liquid puncture seal for slow leaks.Take out valve stem put amount in for tire size,re-inflate tire.As you drive the liquid will get around and seal up slow leaks.
I have used it from cars to the wheelbarrow tire.
Hope this helps,
Naz



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