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Slow air leak on zero turn mower tires, what to do?
Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:03 pm
I’ve got slow leak on both rear mower tires on my zero turn. Size is 20 x 8-10. I have to put air in tires just about every time I mow. Should I just put some fix a flat/slime or put inner tubes? Would the slime sealant mess up the rims? I guess at some point I’ll get new rear tires…… saw a couple of inner tubes on Amazon for about $22
Thanks in advance for feedback
Thanks in advance for feedback
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Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:19 pm to lsu1987
Check out this site...a little costly, but saves a bunch of aggravation!
noairproducts.com
noairproducts.com
Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:19 pm to lsu1987
Run water over tires after inflation. If you can the leak(s), buy a plug kit and plug it. Very easy and will last for the life of the machine.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:26 pm to lsu1987
fill it with the slime.
I did that on my lawn tractor tires about 5 years ago and they've been fine ever since.
Can't help on if it does anything to the rims.
I did that on my lawn tractor tires about 5 years ago and they've been fine ever since.
Can't help on if it does anything to the rims.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:58 pm to greenbean
I did that a while back, looking for air bubbles, but couldn’t locate anything.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 1:59 pm to TeddyPadillac
Thanks I may go that route
Posted on 10/9/23 at 2:02 pm to lsu1987
quote:
Slow air leak on zero turn mower tires, what to do?
put the tubes in them, they start cracking and then air leaks through it somewhere so put a tube and you are done.
the tires will outlast the mower if they have tubes in them
Posted on 10/9/23 at 2:04 pm to lsu1987
quote:Add soap to the water and make sure you get the entire bead on both sides and the valve stem.
I did that a while back, looking for air bubbles, but couldn’t locate anything.
And I'd just buy new tires before going the slime route. How old are they?
This post was edited on 10/9/23 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 10/9/23 at 2:08 pm to TeddyPadillac
quote:
fill it with the slime.
this is the way. had one early this season. slime and all good now.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 2:09 pm to lsu1987
From Slime's Website Q&A:
Do not leave Slime inside your tires for more than 2 years. After that time, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your rims. Slime’s Emergency Tire Sealant formula is intended to be used as a temporary emergency repair in passenger vehicles
LINK
Tubes or plugs as others have suggested.
Do not leave Slime inside your tires for more than 2 years. After that time, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your rims. Slime’s Emergency Tire Sealant formula is intended to be used as a temporary emergency repair in passenger vehicles
LINK
Tubes or plugs as others have suggested.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 2:29 pm to greenbean
Water and soap in a spray-bottle will work better.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:00 pm to SEC. 593
Bubble-O/Snoop the tires for leaks. If found, plug them or repair the stem.
Tubes are the most reliable answer.
Slime is the easiest. I personally just put some slime in my last mower, but it was the front tires. For a mower, it’s easy enough and any problems are a cheap, easy fix.
Tubes are the most reliable answer.
Slime is the easiest. I personally just put some slime in my last mower, but it was the front tires. For a mower, it’s easy enough and any problems are a cheap, easy fix.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:20 pm to lsu1987
I have holly bushes and found that holly bush leaves, when dried, have “hard” needle points. Several times one has penetrated my zero turn tires and the leak was so slow it took a week to start to flatten. I ended up using a tub of water and found the tiniest leaks using that method. I then plugged them and was good. One tire had to be plugged in 2 different places.
I would not use slime.
I now make sure I rake up practically every leaf after trimming the cursed holly bushes.
I would not use slime.
I now make sure I rake up practically every leaf after trimming the cursed holly bushes.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:24 pm to lsu1987
I put slime in my front tires over 5 years ago and they have not went flat since. I used to air up weekly before.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 5:26 pm to Antib551
Tires are original, seven years. I’ll probably just go the route of putting a tube in him to get a few more years and then buy some runflat tires or something.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 5:48 pm to lsu1987
tighten the air valve or replace the core the little rubber gasket in the core dries out gets hard and lets air leak out
Posted on 10/9/23 at 7:20 pm to keakar
quote:
put the tubes in them,
Isn't that a PITA?
If not, show us the easy way.
Posted on 10/9/23 at 8:35 pm to East Coast Band
Core remover - replace core Under $3 Often it's air leaking through a core gone bad
If that doesn't do it
Still need a core remover and tube to shoot it in
If that doesn't do it
Still need a core remover and tube to shoot it in
This post was edited on 10/10/23 at 8:27 am
Posted on 10/9/23 at 10:49 pm to Cracker
Thanks. I’ll give that shot first. Easiest suggestion so far.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:35 am to East Coast Band
quote:
Isn't that a PITA? If not, show us the easy way.
Drop the wheels/tires off at the lawn mower shop. Tell them to put tubes in the tires.
You can do it yourself with 3 big screwdrivers/pry bars and use both hands and both feet fighting that tire on and off the rim.
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