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Collectors,,,,what to do about large collection and tires going flat over time?

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teisco

Finally riding a big boys bike
I am thinking "slime",,,,its a tire fixer but possibly messes up the tire, tube for future replacement or work.
 
Patch the leakers? Buy new quality tubes, if they still exist? I guess in theory the slime should stay inside the tube and only leak out a small bit onto the inside of the tire to seal? Never used the stuff....so I’m not sure.
 
I would never use Slime.I think you will regret it. Bike tires lose air. If you ever ride road bikes you know to check tires every time you ride them. I would not worry about inflating tires until I plan on riding or selling the bike. I find that putting about 20 PSI in tires keeps them looking good and prevents them from falling over while not used while on the kick stand,
 
For a large un-mounted tire collection or even just a few, try pipe insulation. Insulation dia and length is determined by tire size. Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware.........P.S. stash the tubes.
 

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Collectors,,,,what to do about large collection and tires going flat over time?

Bitch and moan!
And then roll the compressor out to the appropriate shed. Tubes are replaced when things get too bad.
I routinely have a "pull out the bikes and blow up the tires day" about every two to three months and that is for about 260 plus tires. Not fun...

I love it when the last one is rolled back in with properly inflated tires.
By the way, They're due.
REC
 
Whizzer guys put an extra 60 lbs on our bikes so I only put thorne proof tires on all my bikes. They cost twice as much but over the last 30 years I have done half the pumping than the thin tires. I have 114 sets of tires to pump. Going 35 MPH with a blowout is a trip to the hospital. Thorne proof also save the tire from bending/flat tire cracks. Buy them on line but they must be pumped up over recommended pressure to grab because they are more firm. When Thornes deflate they only go 1/2 of the way down. It is like having a second tire in there. They can be used in another tire when that one wears out. I won't live that long.
 
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I would never use Slime.I think you will regret it. Bike tires lose air. If you ever ride road bikes you know to check tires every time you ride them. I would not worry about inflating tires until I plan on riding or selling the bike. I find that putting about 20 PSI in tires keeps them looking good and prevents them from falling over while not used while on the kick stand,
If you have a blow out then what ! Slime everywhere
 
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