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Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No?

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Nathan in Texas

09-08-2005 07:51:20

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Well, I just brought my right front tire in to get the flat fixed for the 4th time in about 4 months. It is a Farmall M with the tricycle front, and it really isn't that big of a deal to take off, and I take it to a place that fixes them for free if you buy your tires there, so it isn't costing me anything but my time, but it is getting old.

I had a bit of mesquite on my land and didn't get any flats when I mowed it all down, but lately have been getting a flat about every other time I use the tractor.

Some folks swear by the fix-a-flat stuff and say pour a couple bottles in and you will never have to worry about it again. I've heard others say that you will be sorry down the road if you use the fix-a-flat because it gums up the rims and if you do need to change the tube or tire you are going to end up having to change the rim while your are at it. Tires are in good shape, but my tube is about to the point it is getting patches on top of patches.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks, Nathan

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kyhayman

09-08-2005 20:02:15

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

I keep slime for tube and tubeless in gallons. Love it. I had to cut some tires off today, 1 had slime in it and one was foam filled. The slime one wasnt a problem, got it off in an hour (first one I ever had stuck that I couldnt break). The solid one with foam was on a skid loader, it was worn almost into the foam, cut all day and like to never got it off. No more of that for me, staying with the slime.

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Leland

09-08-2005 21:10:29

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to kyhayman, 09-08-2005 20:02:15

KY foam is still cheaper than tire repairs for a bob cat new rims arn't that much compared to 10-20 repairs in a shop and some days I would get 2-5 flats a day foam paid for it's self fast .

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Dave 2n

09-08-2005 10:28:46

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

Have lots of multiflora rose on my place so about every other year I have a couple of flats. Just fixed a front tire on my JD A with "SLIME" and it's working. Always used "Fix-A-Flat" before but I've heard good things about "Berryman's" and am having good luck with "SLIME."

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Leland

09-08-2005 19:51:02

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Dave 2n, 09-08-2005 10:28:46

My friend just take them and fill them with foam ,on my ATV the slime ozoes out from larger thorns but foam is final and pays for it's self fast in repairs not needed.

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old

09-08-2005 09:38:35

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

Best thing I have ever found that stops flats is a tire liner. Its about 1/4 thick and stops thorns from ever getting to the tube.

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NEsota

09-08-2005 09:37:55

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

The stuff NAPA sells that looks like Elmer's wood glue has worked very well for me in sealing thorn induced leaks in my tube-type fronts.

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Mike M

09-08-2005 09:00:21

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

There's all kinds on the market. I had to switch the tubeless tires on a small compact tractor. I don't know what brand was in it but it was a stiff liquid with strands of stuff in it. It didn't make that much mess because I could hose it off. So I would get something that really doesn't set up.

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Redmud

09-08-2005 08:46:29

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

Nathan, I have Berryman tire seal-r in mine, my tires also have tubes. Just about all parts stores have it. What I get, comes in gallon jugs with the pump to put it in with. Last I bought was $14 dollars and change for the gallon. maybe 23-25 dollars a gallon now. haven't bought any in 3-4 years and my tires are still holding air.

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Nathan in Texas

09-08-2005 18:12:49

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Redmud, 09-08-2005 08:46:29

Thanks for all the input everyone.

I ended up getting the Berryman brand. It clearly said on the bottle that it was good for tube or tubeless tires and the "Slime" brand that they had didn't really say whether it was good for tube tires.

I put 16oz in each front tire and we'll see how it holds up.

Thanks again. Nathan

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jimNCal

09-08-2005 19:32:28

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 18:12:49

I got EVERY tire on my place (except the big rears with Ag bars) foam filled and will never have to fix another flat EVER. Got FED-UP one day to the point where the initial cost didn't matter a whit anymore. Had to buy a tractor seat/spring for the wife's riding mower tho... still paying for that one.

jim

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buickanddeere

09-08-2005 08:46:22

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

Ultra Seal which can be ordered direct or through Napa. As good as Slime is, Ultra Seal is even better. I'm using it in what ever tire needs airing up. Great on those skinny little bycycle tires that always seap down even when there are no leaks.

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GregCo

09-08-2005 08:35:00

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

I have some thorn problems as well and the slime works great. No flats in over a year now.
The fix-a-flat dries out and over time quits working not to mention that the propellant is flammable. Could be a hazard for the tire buster one day if he is unaware of it being in there.

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darren

09-08-2005 08:17:58

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

I would not use the fix a flat but the tire shop i use has a slime they pump in not sure of the real name but it fills small holes and will also seal up further thorn holes so you dont have to keep taking the wheel off i have had in the front tires of my m for two years with good luck

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Nathan in Texas

09-08-2005 08:37:25

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to darren, 09-08-2005 08:17:58

There is some stuff with Slime as the brand name. There are 2 kinds, 1 says it works in tubeless tires and the other says it works in tube or tubeless tires.

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The stuff I've used is similar, it comes in a bottle and you pull out the valve stem and squeeze it into the tire. I use it on my tubeless riding lawnmower and it works great. Just wasn't sure on the tube tires.

Thanks for any additional input.

Link to Slime

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kraigWY

09-08-2005 09:55:34

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 08:37:25

Your slime really works, both the tube and tubless type, I have the tube type in my tractors and tube less in my stock trailers, we have lots of catcus and I'd spend all my time fixing fats with out slime

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buckva

09-08-2005 08:08:49

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Re: Fix a Flat in Front Tires - Yes or No? in reply to Nathan in Texas, 09-08-2005 07:51:20

You talkin tires with tubes and fix-a-flat then I say forget it. Have had some luck with the tubeless tires on lawnmower but when it comes time to take the tire off-what a mess. I sorta prefet tubless tires and plugs--good luck here-I live on dirt road. Don't know if tubeless is possible on your tractor. That foam that some put in tires get the flat problem solved but the drawback is you got to waste the rim and tire when you need tires and they also got a tendency to get lumpy.

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