Has anyone tried this tire sealant?

John Z · July 01, 2007, 07:41:58 AM

Being an avid bicyclist, i am always looking at these type of products. I was pretty surprised to see that they say it works on semi-truck tires. The demonstrations they talk about are hard to believe, but if true this would be great stuff to add to our coach tires. Not only seal up small leaks, but also seal up punctures and aid balancing at the same time! Any one had any firsthand input into this stuff? Ture Goo Tire Sealant - www.truegoo.com/default.asp

tekebird · July 01, 2007, 08:57:37 AM

your tire man will hate you

kyle4501 · July 01, 2007, 12:45:55 PM

Check the tire warranty, would hate to void it by putting something in the tire.

Me thinks I smell snake oil . . . . But I've been wrong before . . .

If I had a bus tire leaking, I'd want the inside inspected before stopping the leak & returning the tire to service. A bus tire is built differently than a car or bicycle tire. I'd hate to have a damaged tire returned to service only to fail in use & create more damage. But that's just me, YMMV

NJT 5573 · July 01, 2007, 01:49:11 PM

Kyles right, inspect inside of the casing anytime the tire looses air.

tekebird · July 01, 2007, 02:43:15 PM

yep I would say don't bother.....tire guys hate equal and I bet this stuff makes 5 times the mess if it is anything like the SLIME stuff that has been around for 15 years in the bicycle atv motocycle world.

I can attest that that stuff will stop a leak under ideal circumstances but will generally only slow a leak while making a big mess.....maybe not on the tire but when you break it down....on you.

John Z · July 01, 2007, 03:23:37 PM

Well ok then, the votes are in, and we will pass on the new goo.

I am buying 4 new wheels and tires this week, so i thought this might be a timely tip come my way.

BTW, the Slime product has a very poor reputation in the bike world among the serious bikers. No one uses it or their pre-gooped up tubes. I recently patched a friends tube that had Slime in it, and 2 or 3 days later the Slime was oozing out of my patch. Had to repatch it mid-ride, about 25 miles from home. Was extra careful to clean the tube well, and let the cement dry just like i have always done.

Same results, about 3 days later the patch just lets go. Appears the Slime destroys the cement.

Thanks for the responses guys - i do appreciate the guidance.

Hi yo silver · July 01, 2007, 05:22:51 PM

I tried it once, years ago. Later on, when I removed the tire I found the wheel had rusted! No more for me...
Dennis