Flat tire

[Lbarton]

Is it best to plug or put slime on a flat karting tire? Or, is there another way to fix a small hole ?

 

[Bumpy]

How about breaking down the tire and putting a patch on the inside ?
All of my 'going flat' tires were gashed beyond repair or leaking at the rim.

 

[racing promotor]

I wouldn't put tire slime in a karting tire for racing.

 

[dirt karter]

Sidewall or contact patch?

 

[CarlsonMotorsports]

If you have a local "old time" tire shop in your area, have the hole vulcanized on the inside of the tire. Sometimes just a dab of CA glue over the hole (on the inside) and cover with a thin film of silicone sealant will work.
Plugs won't stay in because of all of the deflection of the contact patch and how thin the rubber is to begin with.


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