CKC & Dad
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What are the pros and cons of using fix a flat in our off road knobby front tires.
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r97
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whats this fix a flat stuff???
CKC & Dad
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Its a gooey foamy cr@p that you spray in tires that have a slow leak. It kind of fills them up and plugs holes. But it leaves a mess and I guess could conceivably throw small tires like kart tires out of balance. Thats why I was wondering about using it. I also don't know about the 2 piece rim thing with the stuff either.
r97
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i wouldent suggest the foam stuff for off-road, if your worrying about getting flats on the trail get some slime, it doesent completely fix flats but it keeps your tire inflated until tommarow morning, http://www.slime.com/index.php?p=view_category&category_id=7
porsche930dude
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wheres your leaks coming from? the bead, the center of the two piece wheels , dry rot cracks or puncture holes? Each place has a different fix. If its the centers you need to use the proper sealer between the halves if your not using tubes. If its dry rot cracks iv had luck with slime or just a little bit of anti freeze. The glycol seals up the rubber somehow it really works nice. If its the beads leaking you need bead sealer which you can get at any good auto parts store.
fowler
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itll fix offroad gokart tyres with ease
r97
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after seeing there site you should be good, personally id just buy some slime, and spare tubes, but thats my opinion, also i think this stuff is temporary and common sense tells me it clogs your valve stem
Kenny_McCormic
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Fix a flat is really meant to be something you keep in your glovebox as a last resort in the event of a puncture to get it to a service station so a plug an be installed.
KieranM
Doin It!!
^^^^ yep not recommended for long term use
DirtTrackRacer_07
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I don't use (fix a flat) because i have heard it don't work good, but that is just hear say.
Slime does a good job on slow leaks and stuff like that.
But in my opinion, I would put a tube in it, even if it is a slow leak.
Its the best thing to do with a old tire and you can get a long life out of tires you thing are already gone.
Slime does a good job on slow leaks and stuff like that.
But in my opinion, I would put a tube in it, even if it is a slow leak.
Its the best thing to do with a old tire and you can get a long life out of tires you thing are already gone.
metalthrashinman
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Fix-a-flat works very well. I used it on my ride on lawn mower's front tire. It had a hole in it so large that the air would leak out within 10 minutes. I could even hear it hissing. I put a can of f-a-f in the tire, and started driving the mower right away as the can directed. The white liquid was actually spraying out of the puncture while I was driving! All of a sudden, it stopped spraying and hissing. Well, the that was 6 months ago and no leaks at all. Amazing. Many, many mows and lots of time -- no more leak. Saved me a ton of money on a new tire nevermind the mounting of the rubber and rim removal work.
As mentioned above, I do think that it could throw out the tire balancing for high speed karts, but was perfect for my ride on mower that only does like 10mph. I also wonder what replacing the tire is going to be like in the future- with all that stuff in there... But since it is only for my mower, that is a long time away.
As mentioned above, I do think that it could throw out the tire balancing for high speed karts, but was perfect for my ride on mower that only does like 10mph. I also wonder what replacing the tire is going to be like in the future- with all that stuff in there... But since it is only for my mower, that is a long time away.
DirtTrackRacer_07
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I'm going to have to try it then if it worked that good.
It should be a pretty good to start keeping around the house.
As far as changing the tire in the future, when you break the tire down, there will be a bunch of slimy stuff on the rim and in the tire.
If it stays in the tire for a really long time, it might cause a little rust on the rim, and make the tire a tad bit harder to break down but that is not no big problem.
It should be a pretty good to start keeping around the house.
As far as changing the tire in the future, when you break the tire down, there will be a bunch of slimy stuff on the rim and in the tire.
If it stays in the tire for a really long time, it might cause a little rust on the rim, and make the tire a tad bit harder to break down but that is not no big problem.
Doc Sprocket
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Is repairing the tire properly not an option? It's certainly preferable to to repair the tire or install a tube, over putting goo in it.
CKC & Dad
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We just needed a quick fix for an afternoon of wringing out the cart on some trial runs. We only had a couple of hours and I didn't want to take the time to run around shopping tubes, tires, or tire repair. I ended up just robbing a valve core from a bike tire and putting chewing gum inside a valve cap and screwing it on. It held for the few hours we needed it to. I'll get the tire fixed this week.
On another note, my boys have already decided that the 22-25 mph they are getting is fine for the moment, but they want more. Since we were considering changing tires, what's the best route to go. This cart will almost be used exclusively off-road or on gravel roads. Would changing the 18" tires for shorter ones like the front, and taking out the governor solve most of the problems, or should I keep the larger tires, change gear ratio? Would like to improve the acceleration, top end, and steering.
On another note, my boys have already decided that the 22-25 mph they are getting is fine for the moment, but they want more. Since we were considering changing tires, what's the best route to go. This cart will almost be used exclusively off-road or on gravel roads. Would changing the 18" tires for shorter ones like the front, and taking out the governor solve most of the problems, or should I keep the larger tires, change gear ratio? Would like to improve the acceleration, top end, and steering.
Doc Sprocket
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Best method? CVT ( and regearing) if you don't have one already.
r97
Measure twice cut once
i think he has a tc, just remove gov and put on some simple mods on
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