Ride On wheel balancing

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by monkeyboy

Does anyone have any first hand experience with this stuff as to the how it affects the tire and wheel? Similar stuff can be fairly corrosive not to mention the mess it makes when changing out a tire that has been treated. I assume tmd11111, you've used this before and weren't impressed.

I got a small screw right in the center of my rear tire. The tire went flat.

At first, I thought "Well, Ride On doesn't work". Later, after it was too late to check, I realized that it was possible that the guy I paid to install the Ride On may not have. I trust(ed) him, but trust ain't proof. If I'd thought sooner, I could've checked when the tire was dismounted for repair.

So, I can give you a definitive "I don't know".

I'm very curious about how this thread goes. As someone said, Ride On's web site makes a good case.

joe

[reg26]

Like I said , its saved my butt twice. on two occasions have pulled a nail out of tire and continued on my ride with no problems. Went to shop and had tire replaced

[berniemc]

I tried it on my new Dunlop and had to take wheel back off and get it spin balanced and install weights.Might seal a small leak but will not balance tire.

[WakeDL]

Ive had it in my rear tire since new. I dont know if it works or not cuz my tire hasn't got a flat - its worth the "insurance." I'm not going to put a nail in my tire to test it. Maybe when it's worn out and I'm ready to replace it, ill put a nail it it to "test" it.

I like the idea that it has a cooling effect that increases tire life. I'm in TX and tires get real hot here. I've got more life out of the metzler than I expected, but maybe that's just in my mind.

[ceraaa42]

How does it work with a tube?

Sorry to lazy to read the website.

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by ceraaa42

How does it work with a tube?

Sorry to lazy to read the website.

I don't remember.

Sorry, too lazy to look it up for you.

joe

[WakeDL]

Their website says it works on tubed tires, but works on tubeless better.

As soon as I got my Heritage I took the spoke wheels off and put on tubeless wheels. A flat with a tubed rear tire means you have to be towed. If your on the road you could be screwed. At least you can patch a tubeless tire and get someplace safe till you can get it fixed right.

[HamiltonHOG]

Originally Posted by tmd11111

Snake oil.

They said that same thing about Synthetic Oil, Air Bags, etc......