If you find yourself with a flat tire, using a tire sealant like Slime can be a convenient solution. Here’s how you can fix a flat tire with green goop:
- Assess the Situation: First, determine if it’s safe to continue driving on the flat tire. If not, pull over to a safe location.
- Locate the Puncture: Find the puncture in the tire. If there’s an object stuck in the tire (like a nail or screw), remove it carefully.
- Prepare the Slime Tire Sealant:
- Slime is a fibrous-sealed tire sealant that can seal punctures up to a quarter inch in diameter. It’s available in a bottle.
- Position the valve core in the upper half of the tire.
- Slowly remove the valve core using the tool provided in the cap.
- Allow the tire to fully deflate.
- Apply the Slime:
- Attach the hose from the Slime bottle to the valve stem.
- Squeeze the entire bottle of Slime into the tire.
- Replace the valve core.
- Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure.
- Verify the Seal:
- Drive the vehicle for a short distance to allow the Slime to distribute inside the tire.
- Stop and check the tire pressure. Ensure that the sealant has plugged the puncture.
- If necessary, add more air to reach the correct pressure.
- Drive Safely:
- Slime can work repeatedly for up to two years, so you can continue driving with confidence.
