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Flat cattrack tire #223073
11/01/10 02:40 PM
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doekie Offline OP
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One of the tires of our cattrack is flat (for a while now and having to pump it up each time we take our f18 out is is quite annoying). Anyone have advice how to fix this? The tire does not seem to have an inner tire (it says: tubeless) and I somehow can't get the tire of the rim. By the way, I can't find a hole from the outside by the way.
Thanks

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Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: doekie] #223088
11/01/10 07:26 PM
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Tube.

They're available here, or go to a motorcycle/atv dealer and order a tube. They can put it on as well if you bring the rim/tire in.

Put a tube in the other one as well.

Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: Karl_Brogger] #223426
11/05/10 11:50 PM
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I used a single can of fix-a-flat on catrax tire that had an overnight leak. It inflated to a great pressure and sealed the tire perfectly. Did the other one just because it was so easy.


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Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: Don_Atchley] #223464
11/06/10 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Don_Atchley
I used a single can of fix-a-flat on catrax tire that had an overnight leak. It inflated to a great pressure and sealed the tire perfectly. Did the other one just because it was so easy.


You've obviously never had to change a tire. That stuff is the devil. Messy nasty sh!t patiently waiting for the poor schmuck who has to take that tire off the wheel.

Enjoy your seat in Hell Don, you've earned it. grin


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Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: Karl_Brogger] #223471
11/06/10 10:47 PM
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Karl,
I'm glad to see you've found religion before you're shut in for the winter.
The stuff i'm using is "sensor safe" and not like the old works of the devil.
For my vehicles I have AAA. laugh


Hobie Tiger 2003
Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: Don_Atchley] #223491
11/07/10 12:09 PM
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Don,
Pleased to see that you're not taking any sh** from Karl!

Dave

Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: davefarmer] #224520
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Can't find anybody in our local that has the right size inner tubes. Does anyone know what sizes work? I'll look online once I know the size.


Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: maritimesailor] #224545
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Rick sells them in the OnLine Store here on this website.
Catrax Inner Tubes


Hobie Tiger 2003
Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: Don_Atchley] #230291
03/26/11 05:13 AM
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guys, I checked the tire (pumped it up and used some soapy water to find the leak) and turns out that it is basically porous (is that an English word?), anyway, lots of small leaks through cracks. Therefore the fix-a-flat may not work.

So I want to use an inner tube but I cannot get the tire of the rim.....anyone suggestions how to? the local tire guy was hesitant to try to get it off since he thinks his machine will damage the plastic rim.

Thanks, Doekie

Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: doekie] #230329
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if you cant get the tire off the rim, and the tyre is no longer air tight, the only way to fix it is with a visa card. owning a F18, you should be well skilled on how this works smile


Brian Partridge
STINGRAY 580 "Fantasia"
A Class 585 "FHARKEN A"


YOU CAN'T POLISH A TURD
BUT YOU CAN ROLL IT IN GLITTER!!!!!
Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: doekie] #230431
03/29/11 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by doekie
guys, I checked the tire (pumped it up and used some soapy water to find the leak) and turns out that it is basically porous (is that an English word?), anyway, lots of small leaks through cracks. Therefore the fix-a-flat may not work.

So I want to use an inner tube but I cannot get the tire of the rim.....anyone suggestions how to? the local tire guy was hesitant to try to get it off since he thinks his machine will damage the plastic rim.

Thanks, Doekie

Break the bead on one side using a bottle jack and a bit of wood and the weight of a vehicle. Position the edge of the jack next to the rim. Then repeat on the other side. Then with one bead in the well of the rim, use a tire iron to lift the other bead over the edge of the rim - then work it around the rim progressively. The final bead can normally be worked off the rim by hand.

I'm sure youtube will have a video on how to do this. I've changed 12 ply landrover tires in the bush with this technique and a little sweat equity. It's all technique - not brute force. If you brute force it - you will break a plastic rim.

Last edited by flumpmaster; 03/29/11 09:08 PM.

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Re: Flat cattrack tire [Re: doekie] #230974
04/09/11 10:51 AM
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I had the same situation...bought two tubes on Ebay for $11/ea, and for $7 shipping they we at my house two days later. Local Motorcycle shop put them both in for $55 in one day.


Chris Allen
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