Going tubeless

[kevenh]

I’ve just read some info on the Oko sealant.

It said you need 1.25 lts for a ride on mower.

Does this seem a lot.

Didn’t see anything about bike tyres.

Was your OKO ford called OKO Magic Milk Hi-Fibre? Post #109 has a link to cycle tyre sealant reviews & OKO’s made it to the list of those reviewed.

 

[MattR]

I’ve just read some info on the Oko sealant.

It said you need 1.25 lts for a ride on mower.

Does this seem a lot.

Didn’t see anything about bike tyres.

I've seen values from 50 to 120ml per tyre. A ride on mower has 4 large tyres.

 

[Silver-Fox]

I've seen values from 50 to 120ml per tyre. A ride on mower has 4 large tyres.

If it’s 50 or 60ml then that’s similar to Stans for a 27” tyre.

I thought ride on mowers were small wheels
Mind you I’ve never had a garden big enough to own one

 

[MattR]

If it’s 50 or 60ml then that’s similar to Stans for a 27” tyre.

I thought ride on mowers were small wheels
Mind you I’ve never had a garden big enough to own one

Possibly the same volume but oko is a lot cheaper and lasts a lot longer in the tyres.

Ride on mowers have wide wheels but maybe small radii.

 

[kevenh]

Is it OKO Magic Milk Hi-Fibre being discussed or a mower specific OKO product?

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[Silver-Fox]

Was your OKO ford called OKO Magic Milk Hi-Fibre? Post #109 has a link to cycle tyre sealant reviews & OKO’s made it to the list of those reviewed.

Wasn’t my oko just what I was reading

 

[andy63]

I posted my thoughts on tubless earlier in the thread and a picture of the kit I carry for on he hoof repairs..
Up until now I've never had a flat..the puncture always sealing very quickly..
Well sods law..it had to happen one day.. Got a fair piece of metal which carved a gash in the tyre.. It went flat very quickly and I lost all the sealant..
So I got to try the plugs I carry and the spare sealant and a co2 cartridge..which has got me home..
I suspect I'll need another tyre but if it stays up I'm going to ride it for a bit and see how the repair holds up..
Picture of offending article and plugged tyre...which I haven't trimmed yet..
Andy.

 

[MattR]

I posted my thoughts on tubless earlier in the thread and a picture of the kit I carry for on he hoof repairs..
Up until now I've never had a flat..the puncture always sealing very quickly..
Well sods law..it had to happen one day.. Got a fair piece of metal which carved a gash in the tyre.. It went flat very quickly and I lost all the sealant..
So I got to try the plugs I carry and the spare sealant and a co2 cartridge..which has got me home..
I suspect I'll need another tyre but if it stays up I'm going to ride it for a bit and see how the repair holds up..
Picture of offending article and plugged tyre...which I haven't trimmed yet..
Andy.
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I've read that is it possible to seal the inside of tyre with a puncture repair patch - clean the area of sealant and apply the patch.

 

[andy63]

I've read that is it possible to seal the inside of tyre with a puncture repair patch - clean the area of sealant and apply the patch.

Definitely an option but as I won't be going to far on the bike in the next few weeks I'm thinking I'll see how the repair holds up on shorter rides.. The tyre is reasonably worn ..but I may do as you suggest if I'm planing any longer rides ..

Andy

 

[Silver-Fox]

Definitely an option but as I won't be going to far on the bike in the next few weeks I'm thinking I'll see how the repair holds up on shorter rides.. The tyre is reasonably worn ..but I may do as you suggest if I'm planing any longer rides ..

Andy

Just wondering if you could plug it with a car tyre repair mushroom

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[Ridgeway]

Just wondering if you could plug it with a car tyre repair mushroom

Worms are pretty good for sealing large holes, i use the Maxalami kit that comes with several sizes and the worm tool, basically the same principal as the car type. Stans DART is a little different but is getting good reviews.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Worms are pretty good for sealing large holes, i use the Maxalami kit that comes with several sizes and the worm tool, basically the same principal as the car type. Stans DART is a little different but is getting good reviews.

I was thinking more long term.
So when you get home you can put a mushroom in.
Fits from the inside and you vulcanise it.

 

[Chipster]

They should be ok long term. I use a kit where I cut a bit of rubber and cover in patch glue. Then push n pull into the hole and trim. Seem ok.

 

[Ridgeway]

as far as I’m aware worms and darts should last the life of the tyre and they avoid tyre removal which the whole point really