I tried every trick I could think of (except silicone caulk), and could never
get them to seal. I finally bought tubes, installed them inside the tyres, and
have not had a moment's problem since. I should have done it years ago.
Mike
nick brearley wrote:
> I'd be grateful if anyone could comment on the wisdom (or otherwise) of
> sealing low pressure flotation tyres to the rim with silicone caulk. Once
> you have tried to get Terra tyres to seal at 10psi on less than perfect
> rims the caulk becomes very attractive because it works, but I have this
> nagging fear about storing up problems for the future. Not having the
> confidence to try the Icelandic lighter fuel trick this method makes a good
> field repair to keep a tractor working.
>
> Are there likely to be any long term effects on the rubber?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nick Brearley
> A UK lurker who's been envying those lucky people on the list who need to
> humidify a house in the winter, our problems are quite the reverse.
>
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Allamuchy NJ
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<http://www.geocities.com/mikesloane>
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