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Does anyone know how to fill front tires so they never go flat and what is the advantages or disadvantages of doing it.

Buy some Slime Tire Sealant. That should do the trick.

A week or so ago I had to fix my rear tire because it went flat over the winter and popped off the rim. After I resealed and inflated it I put some Slime in it. Haven't had a problem since.

X-man said:

Buy some Slime Tire Sealant. That should do the trick.

A week or so ago I had to fix my rear tire because it went flat over the winter and popped off the rim. After I resealed and inflated it I put some Slime in it. Haven't had a problem since.

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That will rot your rim.... get it professionally foamed worked great for me 35 dollars a tire for my front and 40 ea for my rear the ride is a lot more bouncy but no flats

exotion said:

That will rot your rim.... get it professionally foamed worked great for me 35 dollars a tire for my front and 40 ea for my rear the ride is a lot more bouncy but no flats

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Quoted from the slime site:
I have heard Slime will ruin my rims, is that true?
Our Slime Sealant for tubeless tires is formulated with rust and corrosion inhibitors as well as a pH buffer making the product more alkaline. All of these ingredients work to protect the integrity of your rim. It is important to note there are factors which can allow damage to occur in spite of this. If you want to err on the side of caution, you can use Slime as a roadside repair. All you need is Slime and an air compressor! Slime can have an adverse effect on certain types of aluminum rims. Because alloys differ, it is difficult to predict how Slime will react with your rims specifically. Over the years, though, we have found that older rims are more susceptible to damage from Slime. Make sure that, if you have tubeless tires, you are using our tubeless formula. Our inner tube formula does not contain rust and corrosion inhibitors. Do not leave Slime inside your tires for more than 2 years. After that time, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your rims. If pre-existing damage is present, we do not recommend using Slime

exotion said:

That will rot your rim.... get it professionally foamed worked great for me 35 dollars a tire for my front and 40 ea for my rear the ride is a lot more bouncy but no flats

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Not always true. It only rots some aluminum rims. Also if your aluminum rim is powdercoated (if your mower is cool like that ) then you shouldn't have a problem. Or you could use Armeseal.

I've never had a problem using Slime and I've been using that stuff for almost 5 years now.

Also from Slime Tire Repair site:

Will Slime Damage my wheel?
No, Slime Tire Sealant contains rust and corrosion inhibitors that protect against damage for 2 years. We recommend after 2 years you remove the sealant and replace it with new Slime sealant to ensure optimal rust and corrosion protection.

If you are worried about damage to your wheels, than do as I do and use a Smarttube. They are thicker rubber than any other tubes I have seen and have the added benefit of slime inside the tube. They have worked very well for me and I recommend them as they are more economical and give a better ride than the foam. No more bead leaks when using these tubes.

I moved this thread to the General Mower Discussion Forum. :smile:

lawn mower fanatic said:

I moved this thread to the General Mower Discussion Forum. :smile:

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Maybe you should move it to the Mower repair forum (aka mower tire repair).

midnite rider said:

Maybe you should move it to the Mower repair forum (aka mower tire repair).

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OK....it is now in the Small Engine and Mower Repair Forum. Thanks, midnite rider! :smile:

midnite rider said:

Also from Slime Tire Repair site:

Will Slime Damage my wheel?
No, Slime Tire Sealant contains rust and corrosion inhibitors that protect against damage for 2 years. We recommend after 2 years you remove the sealant and replace it with new Slime sealant to ensure optimal rust and corrosion protection.

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Like I said. Slime won't damage your rim. You just have to remember to remove the sealant in 2 years.

lawn mower fanatic said:

OK....it is now in the Small Engine and Mower Repair Forum. Thanks, midnite rider! :smile:

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Thanks for all you do lawn mower fanatic.

X-man said:

Like I said. Slime won't damage your rim. You just have to remember to remove the sealant in 2 years.

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That's right x-man and only due to after 2 years it may lose it sealing effectiveness as it dries out into fibers and not due to being corrosive. Most times it will last longer but that is their reccommended interval.

What type of filler is he wanting to use? There is foam, slime, rim guard, etc.

wjjones said:

What type of filler is he wanting to use? There is foam, slime, rim guard, etc.

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Foam I'm not a big fan of because the ride feels much rougher when riding on bumps/rocks or rough cement.
Rim Guard isn't really a sealant. It's a liquid that protects your rims from rust, obviously expanding its life.
Slime for the most part is the way to go since its main purpose is to seal the tire. It is also not like foam because you still have air in the tire.

For those people who think Slime screws up your rims, it doesn't. The only reason why your rims would be screwed up is because you didn't remove the sealant after two years like the bottle suggests. They put stuff in the sealant so it doesn't make your rim corrode.

I didnt know there was several different was to fill tires. I think I will try the smart tubes. thanks everyone for the info

mowerman05 said:

I didnt know there was several different was to fill tires. I think I will try the smart tubes. thanks everyone for the info

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Ahhh, I forgot about that. :tongue:

Inner tubes work too. :thumbsup: But yes, I also suggest using the Smart Tubes.