slow leak

[C6rider]

My left front has been leaking since almost day one. Dealer said he fixed during 50 hr service. NOT. I've pumped it up to 25# or so and sprayed it with a soap solution but can't find any leaks
Maybe I'll drop it off and have him throw a tube in it.

 

[charliepff]

C6rider; I have had the same problem. I have found that my valve stems are dry rotting. I actually had the left front on my 2350 completely fail around the outside of the valve stem. My fiancee dropped it off at the dealer and they replaced the valve stem for free and told her to check the other ones. After looking I have found the others were all dry rotted. So now they all need to come off and get fixed.

 

[smallfarmer]

Thanks everybody for the input. I think I want to steer away from the idea of slime. I did solve the problem "on the cheap", instead of going to the dealer for about $35 a pop to break the fronts down and clean them, I found out a relative just got a tire machine that will handle that rim and he will slop on some bead seal after cleaning. He also said not to use the slime.

 

[Barneyhunts]

I've often wondered what the tire shops think about Slime or "fix a flat". IDoes it cause them problems when you have to have a tire worked on?

 

[fish6942]

We have a local independent tire shop that will work on any size tire including BX front tires. They charge around $25 total to install a tube.

The problem with a tube is that if it ever goes flat while in use, there is a decent chance that the valve stem will disappear inside the tire (back to the tire shop).

 

[C6rider]

C6rider; I have had the same problem. I have found that my valve stems are dry rotting. I actually had the left front on my 2350 completely fail around the outside of the valve stem. My fiancee dropped it off at the dealer and they replaced the valve stem for free and told her to check the other ones. After looking I have found the others were all dry rotted. So now they all need to come off and get fixed.

I should have mentioned that all 4 of mine were replaced at 50 hour service. At least that's what they said. Not sure how they did it with loaded rears.

 

[huckflynn]

Thanks everybody for the input. I think I want to steer away from the idea of slime. I did solve the problem "on the cheap", instead of going to the dealer for about $35 a pop to break the fronts down and clean them, I found out a relative just got a tire machine that will handle that rim and he will slop on some bead seal after cleaning. He also said not to use the slime.

I had a BX2200 that picked up a nail. Pulled the nail - slimed it and went for years without an issue. My new BX2660 has a slow leak in the left front (and an even slower leak in the right front.) For now, I'm just filling them before use -- snow removal is all I'll be using the tractor for during the next several months so no big deal. I'll decide on slime or tubes in spring. But the tool I have found invaluable is Ryobi's One + inflator. If you have the One + system, it's a nice addition.

 

[Bedlam]

Barney the only harm i would see is its messy when you break them down but otherwise no big deal.

 

[psvines]

I have a BX2660 with a slow leaking front tire. I no longer check the pressure prior to using because I know after a week it'll be down to 10. I've had the tire shop clean the rim and bead seal it again. If I put the wheel completely under water I can see very tiny bubbles escaping in numerous places on the rim.
All this and only 32 hours on the tractor. Dealer was no help.
I suppose a tube is the next step.

 

[ultrarunner]

I have a BX2660 with a slow leaking front tire. I no longer check the pressure prior to using because I know after a week it'll be down to 10. I've had the tire shop clean the rim and bead seal it again. If I put the wheel completely under water I can see very tiny bubbles escaping in numerous places on the rim.
All this and only 32 hours on the tractor. Dealer was no help.
I suppose a tube is the next step.

I used SLIME 6 months ago on both fronts and pressure is holding...

Some say multiseal is better and I will pick up some to keep on hand.

Had my rears foam-filled so no sealer needed.