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Reddit mentions of Slime 10164 Emergency Tire Repair Sealant, 24 oz. (All Highway Tires)
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Slime 10164 Emergency Tire Repair Sealant, 24 oz. (All Highway Tires). Here are the top ones.
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Instantly seals up to 1/4" (6mm) punctures (about the size of a large screw or nail)No jack required to repair your flat tireEasy to use and safe for both you and the environmentGreat for use in an emergency flat tire situation on highway vehicle tires. Use it instead of roadside assistance or installing a spare tireTPMS safe
Specs:
| Height | 10.12 Inches |
| Length | 2.48 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | January 2017 |
| Weight | 1.94 Pounds |
| Width | 2.87 Inches |
Has anyone used this flat tire slime stuff? It might ruin your tire but it could save your day, so I guess whichever you value more.
> Yes, but you see, I do not know anything about them, I did not repair a tire before. So for example I can fix it, do something wrong and then have to pay another 100 for a tow. If I replace tire I will pay more, but have peace of mind.
I was in the same situation a few years ago. A hole in a tire meant a new tire. The streets and roads are very hazardous for tires where I live, and I rely on my motorcycle to get to most places, so I didn't want to buy a new tire every year or two when I picked up a nail.
One morning I woke up to find that I had a flat rear tire. I went to Cycle Gear and got a kit just like the one you are asking about in your post. I found the nail and removed it, then reamed out the hole to make it bigger and rougher. There are videos on YouTube showing you exactly what to do. I used the rubber worm thing and coated it in rubber cement and jammed it in. It took all my strength, and I'm a group exercise instructor. I pulled it out, snipped off the end with a razor blade so it was (mostly) flush with the tire, and filled the tire with half a bottle of Slime.
The plug held for about 8 months. Then I was going about 80 on the freeway when I sensed I had a flat rear tire again. Getting a flat rear tire isn't as dangerous as a flat front. I pulled over and it appeared as though the plug had finally failed. I called for a tow but they said they'd be 3 hours to get there so I called my fiancee instead and had her bring me my plug kit. It worked and life is good again. I keep a full kit including compressor/co2 and razor with me wherever I go now. It doesn't take up much space.
I'll probably get new tires later this year.