Equipment Tire And Tube Sealant

Equipment tire and tube sealant can help manage small punctures and air loss so a flat tire doesn’t bring chores to a halt. Whether you’re tending to a riding lawn mower, garden tractor, wheelbarrow or utility cart, start by checking whether the tire has an inner tube or a tubeless setup. A tubeless tire sealant isn’t necessarily suitable for an inner tube, and a tire tube sealant should match the application listed on its label. Depending on the formula and its directions, sealant may serve as a preventive treatment or help address an existing small puncture within stated limits. It won’t fix every source of a slow leak, though. A damaged valve, bent rim, loose bead or torn tube may need a different repair. Before adding equipment tire sealant, inspect the tire and wheel, locate the leak if possible, and check the equipment manual. Cuts, bulges, exposed cords and sidewall damage call for a closer inspection rather than a quick sealant treatment. Choosing tire sealant for farm equipment also means checking tire size, operating speed, temperature limits and any restrictions for your equipment. Don’t assume an off-road tire sealant is suitable for highway travel, or that a formula labeled for tubeless tires will work with every wheel or tire-pressure monitoring system. Follow the label for the amount to add, the application method and any steps needed to distribute the sealant inside the tire. If installation calls for removing a valve core, have the proper tool handy and follow the directions for releasing pressure and reinflating the tire. After application, set inflation pressure according to the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and check it again before heading back to the pasture, garden or worksite. Equipment tire and tube sealant can be part of routine tire care, but it doesn’t replace pressure checks, tread inspections or necessary repairs. A tire that keeps losing air needs attention before the next load or mowing job.