Small Nail in Rear Tyre

[lunc]

The computer warned of a low pressure and when I checked the tyre I missed the nail first time and just pumped it up. There was a small gash so I assumed it was deep and I've got some slime.

It's been a couple of days and 60 miles since then and the pressure is steady but I've now spotted what looks like a nail head so my question is:

Do I put the slime in and pull the nail or just leave it alone?

It's a nearly new Tourance (old type).

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Plug It

Forget the Slime......................nasty stuff

 

[stever1]

Stop n go plug thing. dogs dangly bits

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Do not use that slime as it's horrible stuff.

As already said, "stop n go" or another plug is the best and easiest option. 5 minutes and job done

 

[duckspeed]

Another one for Stop-n-go , don't use the Slime, I have never seen it work in many years of breakdown work, cob it in the bin..

 

[lunc]

I'll look at the stop n go plugs. I like the idea of slime fixing little punctures as they happen with no need to deflate the tyre. What makes it such a bad idea?

Not leaking at the moment so is there really any need to do anything?

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Stop and Go brilliant. Also my local tyre fitter has then repaired tyre and happy to do do so. Says he couldnt/wouldnt repair rema tip top or BMW fat plug jobbie.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

I'll look at the stop n go plugs. I like the idea of slime fixing little punctures as they happen with no need to deflate the tyre. What makes it such a bad idea?

Not leaking at the moment so is there really any need to do anything?

The slime is horrible to get out once you have used it and when you change your tyre. From your post you said the computor warned of low pressure so you must have TPS. It will fuck that up good and proper and that will end up being the most expensive puncture in history

If you have no leak, there is no real problem in the short term or in an emergency but it will fail eventually and probably in the arse end of nowhere. Get yourself a stop and go or any rats tail type repair kit and just get it done. The repair should last until the tyre wears out no problem

 

[Packer]

With a bike tyre being a rounded profile unless the nail goes through the centre of the tread the slime probably won't work!

I was late for an important meeting when I got a puncture and decided to go with the slime as the quickest fix except it didn't. I had a nail about half way between the centre line and the edge of the tread. The slime just didn't get that far across the tyre. I managed to seal it by leaning the bike over on the center stand and running the engine at tickover in first gear to turn the wheel and get the slime to cover the hole. A bit nerve wracking.
It got me the 10 mile to my meeting but the tyre was almost flat again by that point.

Don't waste your time, plug it. Once you've done one it is quick and easy and even though its supposed to be a temporary fix I've run tyres for virtually their entire life from new with a plug. Regularly checked the pressure but it never leaked.

 

[lunc]

Stop n Go Plug Kit ordered. I'll use this when it fails and stick the slime in my mower tyres which get punctured a lot with blackthorn thorns.

Thanks for all the advice. Not often everyone says the same thing on here so seems like a good plan to go with the crowd.

 

[Time Traveller]

< puts on Basil Fawlty voice > A satisfied poster. We should have him stuffed.

 

[Mad_Accountant]

The slime is also corrosive and can, in time, eat your wheels.

It's horrible stuff and should be avoided. As an emergency get you home measure you are better off with a small, flat headed, self tapping screw.

 

[Bendy toy]

Dont condemn all liquid tear sealers. Puncturesafe is not corrosive, does a good job and is used by the Police. My tyre fitter has no concerns about it. Most others however are similar in consistency but otherwise cheap and nasty. I've had corroded inner rims after using Slime.