In my previous post, I told you guys I had gotten a slow leak in one of the rear tires on my new 450i unit. Airshot suggested plugging the hole rather than using sealant. Only problem was, I looked and looked at that tire and really couldn't find any damage to speak of. There were a few VERY minor abrasions where the rubber surface seemed to be nicked, but I mean these were all so small there was really no way to tell whether it was a surface scratch or went all the way to the interior of the tire. After searching for the source of the leak to no avail, I figured one or more of those tiny nicks must be the culprit, but not sure how I would figure out which one.
So, in the end, I just decided to pump 16 ounces of Slime into the tire and see how it worked. Well, I am happy to report the Slime eliminated the issue immediately. I removed the valve stem, put the Slime in, replaced valve stem, reinflated, drove around the block and voila, no more slow leak. It's been several days now and the tire is still holding steady at proper pressure. I don't know what the long-term implications of using the Slime might be in terms of rusting the inside of the wheel or anything, but it certainly solved my leaking problem. And, if I run into a similar issue where I have air loss but cannot definitively determine the source of the leak, I won't hesitate to Slime my other tires.
Incidentally, in reading online reviews of Slime, I saw numerous ATV/UTV owners who swear by it. In areas with lots of sharp rocks, burrs, cactus thorns, etc., they say it's almost impossible to go any length of time without getting these little pin-sized punctures and that the Slime just seals them right up and keeps you rolling. Just wondering if anyone else here on the forum has had experience good or bad with tire sealants and your opinions on them. Thanks.