05-10-2020, 07:46 PM
An update on the use of "slime" , I have done just over 3,000 miles now and I thought it useful to share my experiences of the product.
There are two products, one for tubed tyres (aimed at motorbikes primarily) and tubeless, I don't know what the difference is between the two versions, but the correct one should be used.
300ml container is just right for each wheel.
Tyre pressures should be checked using the approved "slime" air-pressure guage product, this does not release air when the check is being made, if air is released it can behave as if a puncture is occuring and slime is discharged out. When this happens, the valve is gunged up and it will be impossible to add air - simple remedy is to remove the valve, rinse in water and then re-inflate. I have had to do this a couple of times, I always check my tyre pressures before I actually need the car just in case...!
In terms of use, I don't kniow if "slime" actually works in practice, I have relied on people doing tests (on motorbike tyres) to deliberately puncture their tyres, (I should have tried this with my old Longstone tyres...) but I feel more confident that if called upon the "slime" will prevent a rapid deflation as I had in my blow-out last year!
At speed, the car was noticeably smoother, accelerating to about 45mph seemed to happen much quicker and the car felt better for it, I am guessing that the centrifugal forces applied to the "slime" liquid are balancing the wheel (motorbike owners have suggested the same) and the car is nicer at speed as a result, dare I say, just a fraction quieter? Anyway, I am so used to it now that I don't notice any difference anymore.
"Slime" has a two-year operating life, I am guessing that I will need to replace the inner tubes at this time, it will be difficult to wash these out, so will just be easier to fit new. I will certainly continue to use this product as the peace of mind is worth every penny.
There are two products, one for tubed tyres (aimed at motorbikes primarily) and tubeless, I don't know what the difference is between the two versions, but the correct one should be used.
300ml container is just right for each wheel.
Tyre pressures should be checked using the approved "slime" air-pressure guage product, this does not release air when the check is being made, if air is released it can behave as if a puncture is occuring and slime is discharged out. When this happens, the valve is gunged up and it will be impossible to add air - simple remedy is to remove the valve, rinse in water and then re-inflate. I have had to do this a couple of times, I always check my tyre pressures before I actually need the car just in case...!
In terms of use, I don't kniow if "slime" actually works in practice, I have relied on people doing tests (on motorbike tyres) to deliberately puncture their tyres, (I should have tried this with my old Longstone tyres...) but I feel more confident that if called upon the "slime" will prevent a rapid deflation as I had in my blow-out last year!
At speed, the car was noticeably smoother, accelerating to about 45mph seemed to happen much quicker and the car felt better for it, I am guessing that the centrifugal forces applied to the "slime" liquid are balancing the wheel (motorbike owners have suggested the same) and the car is nicer at speed as a result, dare I say, just a fraction quieter? Anyway, I am so used to it now that I don't notice any difference anymore.
"Slime" has a two-year operating life, I am guessing that I will need to replace the inner tubes at this time, it will be difficult to wash these out, so will just be easier to fit new. I will certainly continue to use this product as the peace of mind is worth every penny.