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#422233
09/05/08 02:58 PM
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coach
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What is the best thing to treat your ATV tires with before heading out in the field to prevent flats. Have never done it and wondered what all of you do to keep from getting stuck out in the middle of the field. Any input is appreciated.
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: coach]
#422234
09/05/08 05:18 PM
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DCS
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This, http://www.slime.com/ it's a life saver. I get mine at Tractor Supply.
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: DCS]
#422235
09/05/08 06:00 PM
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krs_2007
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Same here, almost everytime I get back I notice where a puncture is because this stuff fills the hole. No flats yet, so I would say its very reliable and I am about to use it in my kids 4 wheeler. I have had it there for around 3 years now.
"Hard work is the price we must pay for success, I think you can accomplish anything if your willing to pay the price." ~ Vince Lombardi
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: coach]
#422236
09/05/08 06:36 PM
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Brother in-law
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I slime mine, but some aftermarket tires are a lot thicker and offer more protection
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: Brother in-law]
#422237
09/05/08 06:41 PM
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Payne
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2 atvs and the lawnmower are slimed. Great stuff. You can get it at walmart and true value hardware also.
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: coach]
#422238
09/05/08 07:59 PM
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RICK O'SHAY
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AT WALLY WORLD THEY HAVE SOME YELLOW STUFF THAT'S A LITTLE CHEAPER THAN SLIME AND IT'S BEEN WORKING FINE.
THE BEST TIRE SEALER I EVER USED WAS EAGLE BRAND CONDENSED MILK (IT ONCE PLUGGED A HOLE AS BIG AS MY THUMB) BUT IF YOU EVER HAVE TO CHANGE A TIRE.... BOY DOES IT STINK!!!
DISCLAIMER
ATTENTION: Your decision should NEVER be based SOLELY upon my advice, recomendation, or opinion.
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
#422239
09/05/08 09:15 PM
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1000YRDSTARE
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Buy some ITP MUD LITES on ebay for around 600.00....I believe the ones I have on my grizzlys are 5 ply? 
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: 1000YRDSTARE]
#422240
09/05/08 09:29 PM
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cforand1293
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All great stuff. I would also like to add that most ATV's manufacturers recommend 3-7 pounds of pressure. Make sure you don't over inflate.
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: bigmac]
#422242
09/06/08 01:34 AM
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cajundave
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I've got green slime and probably average 5 or more mesquite thorns in each tire. I'm so sold on it that I've got it in my small lease trailor, wheel barrow, and two wheel dolly.
Some say it will rust out your steel rims, I have no idea.
"Guns aren't toys!They're for family protection,hunting dangerous or delicious animals,and keeping the King of England out of your face!" H.Simpson 
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: cajundave]
#422243
09/06/08 07:08 AM
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yukons95
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it works great!!! but you need at least 1 quart per tire. that will do it!
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: yukons95]
#422244
09/07/08 09:31 PM
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HornSlayer
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Slime is water based and will rust out a steel rim in like 10 years. I had some in a tiller and after a decade had to replace the tires and rims. Oil based sealants are hard to find, I use this red stuff my local NAPA dealer had. It seals the puncture and gets solid when exposed to air. Either way the stuff is amazing. You cant go wrong either way.
They make ammo specifically for hunting for a reason! 
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: HornSlayer]
#422245
09/08/08 12:13 AM
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Frisbie
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: Frisbie]
#422246
09/08/08 12:16 AM
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JJH
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Slime helps...but as veteran driver of a John Deere Gator in the south Texas brush, I can confirm that south Texas thorns will eventually overwhelm slime!
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: JJH]
#422247
09/08/08 11:59 AM
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coach
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Thanks for the replies. After being out this weekend realized that I have a leak in the rim so looks like I am replacing the rim now.
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Re: ATV tires
[Re: coach]
#422248
09/08/08 08:44 PM
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Plano Cooter
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Has anybody heard of filling ATV tires with foam?
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