Slime?
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Slime?
I just cleaned up a set of used Rikens, got new Sumi's from Tire Rack and had them installed by a local tire joint. Now after 3 weeks or so one of them is flat and 2 of the others have lost 10# of air. I haven't driven the car since the install as I am still putting some new parts on the engine.
Could the rims be oozing air through the pores?
When I get it fired up this week should I put "Slime" in the tires, air them up and drive them around for a few miles?
My bicycles have this stuff in the tires to seal any small punctures. I'm thinking this might also work on the car tires too.
Advice appreciated!
Could the rims be oozing air through the pores?
When I get it fired up this week should I put "Slime" in the tires, air them up and drive them around for a few miles?
My bicycles have this stuff in the tires to seal any small punctures. I'm thinking this might also work on the car tires too.
Advice appreciated!
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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
I just cleaned up a set of used Rikens, got new Sumi's from Tire Rack and had them installed by a local tire joint. Now after 3 weeks or so one of them is flat and 2 of the others have lost 10# of air. I haven't driven the car since the install as I am still putting some new parts on the engine.
Could the rims be oozing air through the pores?
When I get it fired up this week should I put "Slime" in the tires, air them up and drive them around for a few miles?
My bicycles have this stuff in the tires to seal any small punctures. I'm thinking this might also work on the car tires too.
Advice appreciated!
Could the rims be oozing air through the pores?
When I get it fired up this week should I put "Slime" in the tires, air them up and drive them around for a few miles?
My bicycles have this stuff in the tires to seal any small punctures. I'm thinking this might also work on the car tires too.
Advice appreciated!
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From: hamilton nj "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid."-John Wayne
I used something called Ride-On when I had my 96, its similar to Slime and is safe for the sensors. Only problem is, it settles if you don't drive it everyday, and you'll end up with a shimmy for a while until it re-distributes. I put it in my wife's 02 Jag when she got it, no problems so far.
