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Buying Guide: Tire Gauges, Inflators and Repair Products

Tire Pressure Gauges
The pencil gauge measures up to 50 psi and comes with 4 bonus valve caps, and the dial gauge with a hose is rated 160 psi. Compare the psi rating with the pressure your tires need, and check the recommended pressure in your vehicle manual before you choose one. A silver tread depth gauge is also sold in a set of 6.

Tire Inflators
The Tire Inflator Jr. is a 12 volt inflator rated 100 psi, with a built-in dial gauge, a bright LED light and 12-volt accessory power. It inflates a mid-size car tire in 12 minutes. Check that your power source is 12 volt, and confirm the 100 psi rating is high enough for your tires before you inflate.

Tire Sealant and Plug Refills
Tube sealant comes in 8 oz. for bicycles, dirt bikes and wheelbarrows, and tire and tube sealant comes in 16 oz. Tire sealant comes in 8 oz. and seals tread area punctures in tubeless tires up to 1/4 in. (6 mm). Tire plug refills for tubeless tires come in a set of 30, and the tire plug kit has 9 pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Slime offer?
Slime offers pencil and dial tire pressure gauges, a tread depth gauge, a 12 volt tire inflator, tire sealant, tube sealant, tire plug refills and plug kits, flat tire repair kits, Smart Tube inner tubes, tire valves, valve caps, valve cores and a valve fishing tool.

How do I choose the right gauge or inflator?
Start with the pressure your tires need, and check that the gauge or inflator maximum psi covers it. Check the recommended pressure in your vehicle manual. For the 12 volt inflator, confirm your power source is 12 volt before you use it.

Which Slime products are for tubes and which are for tubeless tires?
Tube sealant is for tires with tubes, such as bicycles, dirt bikes and wheelbarrows, and it comes in 8 oz. Tire sealant and tire plug refills are for tubeless tires, and Smart Tube inner tubes come with Slime tube sealant already inside.