Anyone used Slime in tubeless tires?

neeeeeeeeeek
neeeeeeeeeek Posts: 38
edited September 2009 in MTB general
Has anyone used the Slime stuff in a tubeless setup? I was going to try it or something similar in my Zesty 514. I have never had tubeless tires before and have not had any punctures yet but have not used it as much as I would have liked. Any advise on the tire goo thing or should I just not bother. I mostly like out in the peaks and around ladybower area.

Thanks
:)

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  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    I'd use somethign Like stans or JRA wheel milk
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  • RedJohn
    RedJohn Posts: 272
    There's some reason the slime stuff's no good in tubeless. Can't remember what though!

    Stans, JRA, etc are designed for tubeless and will do the job better. I've used ... can't remember .. not Stan's ... may have been JRA tyre milk, something of a similar name?

    PS don't spill it in the boot of your car :evil:, it's sticky and designed not to dry up for ages :roll:
  • neeeeeeeeeek
    neeeeeeeeeek Posts: 38
    Cheers for that, I assume with Stan's you just deflate the tyre, seperate it from the rim and pour it in? The Slime one comes with a plastic tube for inserting it through the valve but that is for inner tubes, not sure if you can insert it the same way but if it's not very good then I guess it makes no difference!
  • RealMan
    RealMan Posts: 2,166
    You can insert it through the valve or by deflating the tyre and separating a part of it from the rim.

    I wouldn't use slime.

    These are meant to be very good.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Geax_ ... 360015202/

    http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/hutch ... t_air.html

    They don't dry up for years apparently, while stans and such can dry up in a few months.
  • CustomReign
    CustomReign Posts: 185
    I used Slime for about 3 years with no issues and it worked well. I've used Linseal for about 3 years now due to the value and it's fantastic. Lots of particles to block holes and you get 1ltr for about £8.

    Have a look for it in agriculterural type shops.
  • neeeeeeeeeek
    neeeeeeeeeek Posts: 38
    That's brilliant, I shall invest in one of those. Thanks very much.
    :)

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