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Old 11-17-2009, 02:24 PM
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Default Tire Slime / Tube Replacement

Anyone used tire slime to slow/stop leaky tubes? I believe my front tire is tubed so I figure it wouldn't hurt to try it. Kinda a pain having to pump the tire up each time I want to ride.

Aside from that, does anyone change their own tubes/tires? Would a a cheap tire iron from HF let my change my own tubes/tires easily enough, or is it not worth the hassle?
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Old 11-17-2009, 03:57 PM
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I haven't had the reason to use Tire Slime yet, but there
are lots of guys that use it.

HARBOR FREIGHT (Tire Changers)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34552

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34542
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:05 PM
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those front tires are tubeless
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:55 PM
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I've never been a fan of it. Seems to me it is supposed to be a temporary fix. I've actually seen guys put tires on with the good ol' starter fluid method.
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:08 PM
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Funny you said that....
I did that Starter Fluid method last weekend.

I should of filmed it...dang
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:50 PM
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those front tires are tubeless
I thought that's what you said, but on the parts diagram I think it had tubes for both sets of tires. Maybe the rim is bent or something?
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:52 PM
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I used it on a tubeless tire once, worked well
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Old 11-17-2009, 10:37 PM
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yeah probably bent, you can get tubes at tractor supply, get them put in, i would take it to a tire shop cause they are a pain to try to do by yourself leave it to the pros
 


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