Puncture, Puncture, Puncture

[MonsterEnergy]

I have a puncture which has already got slime in it. I am not to sure how to repair a tyre that has slime in it. Can anyone help please?

 

[vickster]

I have a puncture which has already got slime in it. I am not to sure how to repair a tyre that has slime in it. Can anyone help please?

Tyre as in tubeless or inner tube with slime?
The latter, take tube out, give tyre thorough clean of gunge and anything spiky that cause the puncture and replace tube (with air or new slime one. Simples

 

[MonsterEnergy]

Tyre as in tubeless or inner tube with slime?
The latter, take tube out, give tyre thorough clean of gunge and anything spiky that cause the puncture and replace tube (with air or new slime one. Simples

It's with a tube

 

[MonsterEnergy]

Would it make a mess with all the slime?

 

[vickster]

It's with a tube

Just change it then, I doubt you can patch a slime tube

 

[vickster]

Would it make a mess with all the slime?

How do you mean, you're just talking it out of the tyre and binning it, just keep the valve cap on (I don't think you have to remove the slime to remove the tube, stupid thing if you do). Do it outside and put lots of newspaper down to protect patio / floor covering (if indoors)

 

[MonsterEnergy]

Just change it then, I doubt you can patch a slime tube

i can actually see a very small hole in the tyre which it sounds like the hissing is coming from.
Does that show anything?

 

[MonsterEnergy]

How do you mean, you're just talking it out of the tyre and binning it, just keep the valve cap on (I don't think you have to remove the slime to remove the tube, stupid thing if you do)

but what im saying is because the slime is liquid would it go everywhere?

 

[vickster]

i can actually see a very small hole in the tyre which it sounds like the hissing is coming from.
Does that show anything?

Yes there's a hole

 

[vickster]

but what im saying is because the slime is liquid would it go everywhere?

It might do - see my reply above. Maybe wear latex/rubber gloves to protect hands too and wear old clothes

 

[MonsterEnergy]

It might do - see my reply above. Maybe wear latex/rubber gloves to protect hands too and wear old clothes

Okay. I have booked it in for repair at Halfords but maybe i should try it myself next time. Maybe with my Dad's help

 

[vickster]

Okay. I have booked it in for repair at Halfords but maybe i should try it myself next time. Maybe with my Dad's help

Yes do that, if you're going to ride a bike, you should learn how to change a tube (I wouldn't bother with that slime nonsense, it just gums up the valves and costs loads)

 

[MonsterEnergy]

Yes do that, if you're going to ride a bike, you should learn how to change a tube (I wouldn't bother with that slime nonsense, it just gums up the valves and costs loads)

Okay...do you reckon if i asked halfords, do you reckon they could take the slime out or not?

 

[vickster]

Okay...do you reckon if i asked halfords, do you reckon they could take the slime out or not?

They have to take the whole slimy tube out and put a new normal/slimy tube in depending on what you want.
They can’t take the slime out of the current tube and reuse it obviously

 

[MichaelW2]

Hardening your tyres against You Know What is more than just popping on some Marathon plus.
Use a good quality, new inner tube with a valve of appropriate length.
Check the valve hole on the rim for burrs. Use fine emery cloth or sandpaper to smooth any sharpness.
Check every spoke head for excessively long spoke inside the rim.
Check rim tape. Replace with Velox tape.