Q: How is the Ride-On Tire Protection System installed? What tools are needed?

Ride-On tire sealant is ready to use and requires no mixing, shaking, or stirring. The installation procedures are simple and should take no more than a few minutes per tire. The only tools needed to install Ride-On are:

• Valve core removal tool
• Tire pressure gauge
• Air source for re-inflation of tire

A Hand Pump HP-100 and installation tools are available for use with 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums. Please refer to the detailed Installation Instructions for installing Ride-On from bottles, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums.

Q. Do I need to balance my tires before installing Ride-On Tire Sealant and Balancer?

The short answer is NO! Please read the Technical Service Bulletin for more information.
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Q: How often should I have the wheel balance checked?

A wheel should be balanced whenever a tire is dismounted and replaced (changing its relative position on the wheel), when a balance weight is moved or removed, and whenever you purchase new tires. At the first sign of vibration or irregular tread wear, your car should be thoroughly checked for wheel balance and alignment, and for worn or broken mechanical parts.

Ride-On is formulated to hydrodynamically balance truck and bus tires, reducing tire imbalance and vibrations that cause the tire to hop and bounce on the road. These vibrations increase the tire's operating temperature and promote irregular tread wear. This feature is especially useful for fleets that do not balance the tires on their Class 3-8 vehicles and trailers. Many trucking fleets are switching from conventional tire balancing powders to Ride-On to help balance their truck tires and maintain tire pressure. Our long haul customers have reported tire life improvements of up to 25% or more.

Q: How about wheel balancing equipment? Is there a difference?

There are two types of wheel balancing equipment: Static and Dynamic. Dynamic balancers are further divided into two types – those that balance the tire and wheel assembly on the vehicle and those that balance the assembly off the car. They are called "Dynamic" balancers because they balance the tire and wheel while spinning. "Static" or "bubble" balancers do not indicate which side of the tire is heavier and do not show precisely where the weight should be placed. Accurate dynamic balance cannot be achieved with a static balancer, which relies on guesswork and is not as effective for passenger tires.

Q: Can Ride-On plug the valve stem during installation?

Very rarely. Sometimes, when Ride-On is being pumped into the tire, the fibers used to seal punctures may enter the valve stem opening and create a blockage. If this occurs, remove the pump chuck from the valve stem and inject a short burst of air to clear the valve stem passageway, then reattach the hose chuck and continue pumping. A paper clip or similar object can also be used to clear the valve stem.

Q: Can Ride-On plug the valve stem when checking tire pressure?

Almost never, when the proper dosage of Ride-On is installed. The centrifugal force of the rotating tire forces Ride-On away from the valve stem and onto the tire casing. However, in the rare event that some Ride-On gets into the valve stem, it is recommended to inject a short burst of air into the tire to clear any sealant coating the inner surface of the valve stem.

Q: Is Ride-On Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) Friendly?

Yes. Ride-On is TPMS friendly in sensors that are hermetically sealed. Most sensors on motorcycles, autos, and commercial fleet applications are hermetically sealed. We do not recommend using Ride-On in 2009, 2010, and 2012 Honda Gold Wings, as their TPMS sensors are not hermetically sealed. Please read more about Ride-On and TPMS sensors at the following pages:

Ride-On TPMS Sensor Technical Service Bulletin - September 4, 2008
Ride-On TPMS Sensor Technical Service Bulletin - September 1, 2011

Q: Can Ride-On be used only in new tires?

No. Ride-On can be used in both new and old tires.

Q: What type of tires can Ride-On be used in?

Ride-On can be used in any pneumatic tire. However, there are special formulas for on-road (highway use), off-road (speeds less than 30 mph, 50 km/h), and even bicycle applications. Please ask your dealer for the formula appropriate for your needs.

Q: Does a tire need to be completely deflated before using the Hand Pump to install Ride-On?

No. The HP-100 hand pump can easily pump against tire pressures as high as 100 psi. However, we do recommend that you drop the tire pressure to between 30-40 psi for ease of use and operation.

Q: Can Ride-On be pumped into tires without lowering their pressure to 75 psi or less?

Yes. Ride-On has developed the patented Ride-On Tire Injection System (ROTIS) automatic pump, a cart-mounted battery-operated automatic pump, which can be used to pump Ride-On into fully pressurized tires. The ROTIS Automatic Pump eliminates the need to deflate a tire before pumping Ride-On. This pump is particularly useful for companies with large fleets of trucks and other heavy equipment or service stations that pump Ride-On into many cars.

Q: How many units (ounces) of Ride-On are pumped by a full stroke of the hand pump?

Ten units (ounces) of Ride-On are delivered by a full stroke of the hand pump. The pump shaft has been calibrated in 1-unit increments, allowing the user complete control of the quantity being pumped.

Q: What quantity of Ride-On should be installed in a tire?

Please refer to the online calculator or the dosage charts for the appropriate amount of Ride-On that needs to be installed in your size of tire. We have developed dosage tables prescribing the correct amount of Ride-On to be installed in a variety of tire/wheel size configurations. When properly installed, Ride-On will not affect tire balance, even in high-speed passenger and light truck applications.

Q: What size containers is Ride-On available in?

Ride-On is available in 8 oz. and 32 oz. bottles, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 1000 liter totes. Ride-On bottles of the sealant are sold with a valve core remover tool, a Yorker top, and a plastic hose (all the tools required for installation)