tubes in tires ..........

[TUBECHUCKER]

I have a 8X8 avenger 2009 just wondering is tubing the tires a good idea or a waste of time and money

[mike d]

TB, Waste of both. If the tires spin they cut the valves off. Good luck

[TUBECHUCKER]

love this site ,you guys are hard core and quick to respond ! i was thiniking the same but always worth the question what about slime ?

[mike d]

R your tires dry rotted or there just not sealing good. If its the later u might have to dismount them and grind or sandblast the edge of the rim where they seal.

[rodp]

That's what we use, OKO something or other. Seals the beads and keeps air in.

[mike d]

If u need new tires and don't want to spend the big bucks argo wants u could check these out. Probably the cheapest out theree right now. Carlisle AT101 Chevron Tires 599044 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at PowerSports Place

[TUBECHUCKER]

Not leaking at all just trying to come up with a bullet proof set up for far north tour ,moose, bear ,,deer ...........focus on the game when on scene not the ride .........Thanks for the help i will be putting a sealant in. makes sense to me !!

[TUBECHUCKER]

those look good i will keep it in mind..........

[rodp]

If u need new tires and don't want to spend the big bucks argo wants u could check these out. Probably the cheapest out theree right now. Carlisle AT101 Chevron Tires 599044 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at PowerSports Place

And over here .........Same tyre..........................166 US dollars .....each

[mike d]

OUCH

[Dan67]

If the tires are still in good shape don't use tubes. I have a few tubes in the some of my worse 22" goodyear rawhide III tires. The only way to do it is to glue the tires to the rims on both inner and outer bead and putting in a coat of lube between tire and tube. Otherwise don't it will just rip out the valve stems the first time the tire spins on the rim. If you have a slight leak slime does a good job, just add some anti-freeze to it and don't skimp.. load that sucker up with slim.

[amphibious drew]

Dan67 make a really good point here. Slime has been known to freeze. I do not know what temp it does so at, but this winter was brutal and I'm pretty sure it would have been lumps in anyone's tires. Anti-freeze is a good idea or, look for rockdoctor's recipe for tire sealant. It involves a number of ingredients such as latex, antifreeze, glitter, and maybe even slime. The only part I am actually sure of is the glitter. I don't think the color of it matters, but it may make it more festive when you do have to take the tires back off the rim.

[thebuggyman1]

If u need new tires and don't want to spend the big bucks argo wants u could check these out. Probably the cheapest out theree right now. Carlisle AT101 Chevron Tires 599044 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at PowerSports Place

The Avenger will use a 25" tire with a 9" rim....those are 21x11-8

Slime is water based and will corrode the rims over time. Antifreeze will help protect your rims.......always mix it with the slime.

[spookum]

Hi! I live in Alaska. 6 Roblees (Alaska company) sells. " Artic" pink slime.... Good stuff . Also, rock doctor has a recipe for him made slime.... Check with him.

[Tomo]

HI,
When tubes r installed water can get into the tire/rim area via the stem .Mainly only happens if the hole is a lot larger or if u do not keep an eye on tire pressures so that it forces itself to seal . If water does enter typically it will only be the smallest amount . This is enough for the rims to corrode out . Next time u remove the tire u will find the rim and or bead area will be eaten away = new rim .

tomo