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Bill Darte

11-01-2004 09:26:02




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I had a conversation over the weekend where I was told there are compounds to fill tractor tires with that will prevent leaks from thorns. Seems there were two things talked about...first, some foam, and another called 'slime' or something that supposedly ATVers use.

Black locust clearing is in my next summer plans, so any advice on product, location and price would be greatly appreciated.

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Bill Darte
314 935-7575

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tg in VA

11-04-2004 19:18:50




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to Bill Darte, 11-01-2004 09:26:02  
I bought a used New Holland 475 manure spreader with 11 x 24.5 dry rotted tires. One tire developed a substantial leak in the sidewall. I got the TSC brand of slime, followed the directions and fixed the leak. That was 11 months ago and I have had no problems since.



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Davis In SC

11-03-2004 20:54:18




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to Bill Darte, 11-01-2004 09:26:02  
Try the Slime..... . I had a tire on my skid steer that would not hold air. Took it to tire shop 2 times, they unmounted it , cleaned rim, put it back on, inflated it. It would hold pressure forever, til I used it... then it would be flat the next day. As a last resort, I put Slime in it, & started running it. I noticed a small amount of Slime leaking out around the bead, but it sealed & has stayed up for several months now.

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MF

11-02-2004 19:40:33




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to Bill Darte, 11-01-2004 09:26:02  
Bill, most any 'reputable' ag tire dealer will probably have some stuff to put in the tire to help with flats. We've run all of ours with it and still get an occasional flat especially when bush hogging locusts. It does help because you just pump up the tire and keep going. I don't think slime is compatible with fluid in your rear tires(calcium), the stuff the dealer has, is. Have replaced tires with enough thorns in them so you couldn't run your hand through without getting 'poked'. Sometimes a new tube with the stuff is all you will need. Some dealers sell aircraft tire with 20+ plys that help but 'may' be pricey. Flats are just the cost of doing business.

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Bill Darte

11-03-2004 05:11:49




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to MF, 11-02-2004 19:40:33  
MF,
Thanks for your input (an that of the others too).
I plan to remove most of the locusts by hand as they are still manageable. Once down and cleared, I will use brush killer on the stumps. Then, I'm hoping regular mowing (twice a year) will be enough to keep the thorn problem at bay.

I will talk with a couple local dealers and get their advice and product recommendations as you suggest.

Bill Darte
314 935-7575

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Bob S

11-02-2004 05:56:05




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to Bill Darte, 11-01-2004 09:26:02  
SLIME or as my son calls it ''camel spit'',wal mart sells it .stays liquid in tire supposed to plug 1/4'' inch hole ,not for high speed stuff.



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mowr

11-01-2004 18:31:02




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to Bill Darte, 11-01-2004 09:26:02  
They keep saying the foam is getting better but before you lay out your money, make sure you drive a tractor like yours over bumpy surfaces and then decide how much you'll have to pay for back repairs. The ones I've driven ride like a rock, get stuck unbelievable easily because the tires conform to the foam rubber inside and not to the ground, yet take a set (flat-spot) when cold that makes for a very lumpy ride even on a smooth surface. I haven't used slime but since the tire is still inflated with air, it shouldn't have the above-mentioned problems.

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msb

11-01-2004 20:21:25




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 Re: Flat prevention in reply to mowr , 11-01-2004 18:31:02  
Another thought: Gemplers have or had at least a tire liner that kept thorns from puncturing tubes.Or you can cut out your own liners from old innertubes.When the thorns hit the liners it causes them to change direction and breaks them off. Then they won't punch a hole in the tube.Some of that slime stuff is real good at rusting up rims real bad.Besides its a real bear to fix a tire when that slime fails to seal the hole with that stuff inside it.

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