Long Trip on Goodyear BB's?

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by 392cobra

This is what I use.
http://ride-on.com/

Found/noticed a nail in a rear tire about a month ago and it has yet to loss any air pressure.
It's nothing like fix a flat. Whole different animal.

From looking at the website, it seems that you put this stuff in as a preventative sealant, rather than after you get a flat (like fix a flat), is that right? If so, I assume it is safe for aluminum wheels?

[392cobra]

Originally Posted by dcdoug

From looking at the website, it seems that you put this stuff in as a preventative sealant, rather than after you get a flat (like fix a flat), is that right? If so, I assume it is safe for aluminum wheels?

That is exactly right.It's a preventative product.

As far as hurting anything or causing problems with future tire repairs. Perfectly safe to wheels & tires.. Unlike Fix a flat.

I had a slight vibration even after a balance but before adding Ride-On.It went away after adding it.

I sold on it after it smoothing out my ride and saving the replacement of a $ 170 tire. Nail is still in the tire and still no lose of pressure as of yesterday.
It works on tube type tires as well but leaving the nail in could end up tearing the tube beyond what the product could seal.

btw - I have nothing what so ever to do with this company.I just a customer and know other customers.

Q: Does Ride-On Tire Protection System react chemically with the tires or wheels?

A: No. Ride-On (TPS) tire sealant is chemically inert, and will not attack the tire or wheels. Ride-On (TPS) contains corrosion inhibitors that protect steel and aluminum wheels and tire belts against corrosion. Ride-On (TPS) tire sealant can be easily washed out of tires with water. It will not affect the future use of patches or other tire repairs if necessary. Ride-On (TPS) will actually help preserve the tire casing, making retreads more effective.

[Ron61]

That seems to work somewhat like the solution that I got from Sears for my garden tractor tires. You put it in before or after you have a puncture and then drive around for a little while to spread it all inside the tire and it acts as a sealant and also almost like a lubricant as it keeps the inside of the tires flexible and it works itself into the rubber. I ran over a piece of heavy wire with the front tire and pulled it out and I could just barely see where the green stuff came into the hole and it has never leaked. Also took a tire off after a year and looked at the inside and it looked like brand new. I have wondered if it would work on a car tire.

Ron