Stan's solids inside tire

[CrozCountry]

I found this interesting rubber structure inside a tire that had Stans liquid for about two months.
It is gray rubber and about an inch. Probably a chunk of latex.
Check it out.

[AZ]

Stan's "booger", completely normal.

[b-kul]

good on crackers too.

[Sheepo5669]

I like to squeeze em.

[CrozCountry]

I am thinking if its that big after a couple of months, what happens after a few more months? Does it finish the liquid?

[estabro]

I am thinking if its that big after a couple of months, what happens after a few more months? Does it finish the liquid?

It will spread to different parts of the bike and eventually the rider.

[Shark]

Here was my last one:

[Mtn-Rider]

This one formed in just 3 weeks:

<img src="https://sites.google.com/site/webfiles9548/2011-10-25_0006.jpg">


Just add some Mexican Señor Stan's for some real flavor.

<img src="https://sites.google.com/site/webfiles9547/SenorStans.jpg">

[Flyin_W]

Changed tire to find -->

this gigundo goober. Full season of Stan's, 3 top-offs, 8-thorns, 1 torn sidewall, no flats.

[CrozCountry]

I just found out when doing another wheel that I have the booger in the bottle as well. Not huge, like half inch. I say kill them when they are small

[martinisadork]

I have the same thing happening in my tires, along with a healthy buildup of more stringy lumps stuck to the inside of the tire.
I have also had a couple of flats that were not too big (much, much smaller than the ones in the stan's demo video) but where liquid sealant would just keep squirting out without sealing the puncture which leads me to believe that there is not enough latex left in the liquid because it has all hardened up already

This was about 1 month after filling up fresh sealant.
Now I live in a hot climate with plenty of 100+ days in the summer, and that may have something to do with it.
Still, ~1 month lifespan on sealant isn't very good, is there a sealant that is better for hot climates than stan's?

[Tfrost]

I have the same thing happening in my tires, along with a healthy buildup of more stringy lumps stuck to the inside of the tire.
I have also had a couple of flats that were not too big (much, much smaller than the ones in the stan's demo video) but where liquid sealant would just keep squirting out without sealing the puncture which leads me to believe that there is not enough latex left in the liquid because it has all hardened up already

This was about 1 month after filling up fresh sealant.
Now I live in a hot climate with plenty of 100+ days in the summer, and that may have something to do with it.
Still, ~1 month lifespan on sealant isn't very good, is there a sealant that is better for hot climates than stan's?

You can add a bit of Slime to keep it moist longer. 2 parts Stan's and 1 part Slime (or 1/2 part)

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[newfangled]

My homebrew booger out of a 2.4 ardent.



That's after a full season, with 1 top-up. The booger had scoured the inside of the tire clean, and there was no other sealant left.

[TTTURNER]

Those are some attractive boogers to look at while I am eating lunch. It's only a matter of time before one in the shape of Jesus is found!

[martinisadork]

You can add a bit of Slime to keep it moist longer. 2 parts Stan's and 1 part Slime (or 1/2 part)

Which kind of slime? The UST stuff or the regular, thick tubeless stuff?

[Tfrost]

Which kind of slime? The UST stuff or the regular, thick tubeless stuff?

I've only used the regular Slime w/ Stan's.
I suppose if you used the UST version, you wouldn't need Stan's.

[CrozCountry]

Do you guys also get the boogers in UST tires? I imagine a UST tire is completely sealed, so there is less evaporation. Maybe it means that stan's does not dry as fast. And maybe not

[have2ride2day]

Amazing. I thought that I was the only one finding these things. I have been ashamed until now. I can see this turning into a "biggest booger" thread.

[Irishcarbombs]

Interesting to know that the tubless sealants create boogers. Some of the pics almost look like coral! Do these effect the tires at all? I only ask since some companies void warranty if you use a sealant with the UST tires..

[Flyin_W]

Those are some attractive boogers to look at while I am eating lunch. It's only a matter of time before one in the shape of Jesus is found!

Mmm, more tasty appetizers...

Batting 1000. Changed front Ardent 2.4 to find the one on the Stan's cup. The other came from the rear Saguaro 2.2. Couldn't feel 'em, until fully deflated, liquid remained,
no flats for 8 months. Wiped inside w/ sponge, refilled, and ready to go ride. Got salsa?

[CrozCountry]

In the future when I change/fix tires I am keeping it until I win the biggest booger contest

[Mtn-Rider]

They're found not just inside tires. I pulled out this bugger from inside a 16 oz. bottle of Stan's today.

<img src="https://sites.google.com/site/webfiles9547/2011-11-10_0001.jpg">

[Mtn-Rider]

I found a winner today, I've never seen one this big, it's a monster!

<img src="https://sites.google.com/site/webfiles9548/2012-02-21_0002.jpg">