[Blue Angel]

Great write up, thanks a bunch! I will definitely check out the stock inflator/repair kit just to see how things work!

With my tire covered in snow, i couldnt exactly identify where the hole, or puncture was. I decided to go for it and use the sealant slime in the stock kit.

This was the BEST part of your review - it confirms that the "slime" is still liquid and functional at low temperatures, which is the one concern I've had about having this instead of a spare in a car that's winter driven. What was the temperature when you used it?

 

[Blue Angel]

Nice. I've had a pin hole leak for several weeks now and been debating on using the slime. I just keep pumping up the tire every few days.

There's no guarantee that your slow leak is in the tread surface, it could be in the sidewall or around the bead where it seats to the wheel. Using the slime will most likely NOT fix a slow leak that is not in the tread, as gravity and centrifugal force when the tire is spinning will keep the slime from effectively coating anything other than the inside of the tread surface.

I'm not saying it won't work, but I'd find out where that leak is before attempting to slime it.

 

[Blue Angel]

I actually keep my air pump tube disconnected from the sealant canister. I also had my canister spray everywhere, but at least all mine ended up on my driveway.

Just asking because I don't know... is part of the procedure to hook the pump to the valve stem before plugging it in? If so, the mess could be avoided, no?

 

[Blue Angel]

Had my first flat in years last week. Came out after work on Friday and the tire was almost flat. Good thing for the pump... got it pumped up and stopped by a tire place on the way home. They fixed my flat for free since I bought eight winter tires and a set of summer tires/wheels from them in the past year!

The offender was a 2" deck screw. Last time I had a flat it was a 2.5" deck screw. If I keep hitting shorter and shorter screws they will eventually get to the point they won't pierce through the tire anymore.