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how to use slime tire repair kit

by Dr. Irma Carter DDS Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The inflator in Slime's Flat Tire Repair Kit pushes the repair sealant into your tires, sealing punctures and repairing the tire. If you get too excited and put in too much air, you can easily take it out with the deflate button. Sealant seeks out and repairs punctures up to 1/4” (6mm)

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What is the best car tire repair kit?

Top 10 Best Tire Repair Kit 2021

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Is tire slime the best?

What is the best tire slime?

  • NoTubes Stan's Tire Sealant.
  • Slime Tire Sealant.
  • Berryman 1316 Seal-R Tire Sealing Compound.
  • Fix-A-Flat S60430 Tire Inflator.
  • GEMPLER'S Ultraseal Extreme Heavy-Duty Grade Tire Sealant.
  • Slime 70005 Safety Spair 7-Minute Flat Tire Repair System.
  • Plustyre Tire Sealant.
  • Tire Life PSF Plus Puncture Sealing Formula.

How to fix flat tires with slime tire sealant?

Tire-sealant kits ($24 to $80) combine a portable 12-volt air compressor and a replaceable container of sealant. Many new cars supply this kind of kit in lieu of a spare tire. Liquid tire sealants ...

What does slime do to a tire?

TOP TireJect™ is 100% GUARANTEED to Fix Flat Tires

  • Any type of leak or puncture in a tubeless tire caused by nails, screws, thorns, barbed wire, etc... as long as its from an object 3/8"
  • Punctures or leaks can be in any location; tread or sidewall
  • Slow leaks from bead as long as tire bead and rim are not damaged

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How much Slime do I use per tire?

about 2 oz.The most widely available brand is Slime and is sold at Walmart, Target, most automotive parts store and Amazon. You only need about 2 oz. of slime per 12″ tire, so the 8 oz. bottle sold in the bicycle section is sufficient for two bikes.

Can I leave Slime in my tire?

Do not leave Slime inside your tires for more than 2 years. After that time, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your rims. Slime's Emergency Tire Sealant formula is intended to be used as a temporary emergency repair in passenger vehicles.

How long can I drive with tire Slime?

Because of the unreliable nature of the liquid plug, driving for more than 15-20 minutes on sealant is not recommended. But in emergencies, such as being stuck on the side of the highway, and needing to pull over further, tire sealant is ok to use.

Will tire Slime fix a slow leak?

Slime sealant for tubes instantly seals punctures up to 1/8” and also stops annoying slow leaks. Bottom line, if you have a tire with a tube, reach for the red label bottle.

How long does green Slime last?

When a puncture occurs, the escaping air forces the Slime sealant into the puncture wound to seal the puncture, repeatedly sealing the tire for up to two years.

Is Fix-a-Flat or Slime better?

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How do you clean Slime tire sealant?

You can easily clean Slime tire sealant off any surface with a rag or towel and water. We suggest you follow up with whatever cleaning product you would normally use to clean that particular surface to ensure a complete clean.

How do you clean old tire sealant?

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What is a Flat Tire Repair Kit?

Meet your alternative to a spare tire. No more having to struggle with a jack and small donut tire, or wait for roadside assistance. Slime's flat tire repair kits are a simple and fast way to repair in a flat tire emergency.

Number of Steps

Some repair kits are a multi-step process, while others are all-in-one repair with the push of a button.

Vehicle Tire Size

Bigger tires need more sealant, so be sure to pick the right size repair kit: Standard car or truck/SUV.

Cost

All tire repair kits get the job done easily. The more affordable ones just take a few extra steps and more time.

Features

Want all the extra bits? Consider a kit with Thru-Core technology, a digital gauge, or Inflate Right capabilities.

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