Frequently Asked Questions

Technical

Q: Does Ride-On tyre Protection System react chemically with the tyres or wheels?

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

Q: Is the Ride-On (TPS) Hazardous?

A: Ride-On TPS is not considered a hazardous material as defined by the US EPA and DOT. Ride-On TPS is biodegradable, non-flammable, and non-explosive. Please refer to the Ride-On Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Environmental Impact Testing Report for more details.

Q: Is the Ride-On (TPS) water dispersible?

A: Yes. Since there is no chemical bonding of Ride-On (TPS) tyre sealant to the tyre, it can be easily washed out of a tyre with water. This is particularly important to our fleet and commercial clients because, Ride-On (TPS) can be washed out of a tyre so that the tyre can be retreaded. Ride-On (TPS) contains ethylene glycol, which is commonly used as antifreeze and in cooling and heating systems. Good industrial hygiene work practices should be used when installing or removing Ride-On (Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet). Please refer to your Federal, State, or Local regulations for disposing or recycling of glycol based products.

Q: Will Ride-On (TPS) rusts the wheels?

A: No. Ride-On (TPS) contains anti-corrosive agents to protect steel and aluminum wheels and tyre belts against rust.

Q: What is the shelf life of Ride-On (TPS)?

A: The shelf life of Ride-On (TPS) is 60 months in the original unopened containers. It is recommended that the containers be stored out of direct sunlight in temperature ranges of -7ºC to 35ºC.

Q: Will Ride-On (TPS) settles in the container and need to be stirred?

A: No. Ride-On (TPS) is a homogeneous tyre sealant that will not separate when stored for long periods. Ride-On (TPS) will not separate with exposure to heat, cold, or centrifugal forces normally found in driving conditions. Ride-On (TPS) is ready to use, it requires no mixing, stirring, or other preparation.

Q: Does Ride-On (TPS) run to the bottom of the tyre when the tyre is not in motion?

A: No. Ride-On (TPS) contains specially selected binders which prevent this from happening. The sealant remains in place covering the interior surface of the tyre. If a tyre treated with Ride-On (TPS) is stored for a prolonged period of time, some of the Ride-On (TPS) can eventually pool in the bottom of the tyre. Once the vehicle is driven for 5 to 8 Kms, Ride-On (TPS) will again re-coat the inner surface of the tyre. Note: the tyre may briefly vibrate and be out of balance until Ride-On (TPS) has had a chance to evenly coat the tyre. When Ride-On (TPS) has re-coated the tyre, there should be no further balancing problems.

Q: Will Ride-On (TPS) dries out in the tyre?

A: No! Ride-On (TPS) will always stay in the same condition as originally installed into the tyre because the tyre is a pressurized sealed container and no evaporation of the liquid can occur.

Q: Is Ride-On (TPS) flammable?

A: No. Ride-On (TPS) is not flammable. Ride-On (TPS) contains Ethylene Glycol, a compound commonly used as antifreeze in automobiles and in cooling and heating systems.

Q: How does Ride-On (TPS) perform under extreme temperature conditions?

A: Ride-On (TPS) is effective from -40ºC to more than 149ºC. Ride-On works well in every season.

Q: Is Ride-On (TPS) harmful?

A: No. Ride-On (TPS) is environmentally friendly, non-hazardous and non-flammable. Ride-On (TPS) contains Ethylene Glycol, an organic chemical compound used commonly as antifreeze for automobiles and in cooling and heating systems. Ethylene Glycol is toxic if swallowed (lethal dose in humans is about 1.4 ml/kg of body weight or 100 ml). Good industrial hygiene work practices should be used when installing or removing Ride-On (TPS). In case of ingestion, seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. If individual is conscious and alert, induce vomiting by giving syrup of ipecac or by gently placing two fingers at the back of the throat. If possible, do not leave the individual unattended. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more details or call Glomore Motors.

Q: Does Ride-On work in tube and tubeless tyres?

A: Ride-On TPS will eliminate 85-95% of your flats in tubeless tyres from objects up to 6.35 mm (3.175 mm for tube tyres) that penetrate the contact area of your tyre. Ride-On’s efficiency in tube tyres is reduced to 55-65% since puncturing objects often tear the tube. It is impossible for a tyre sealant to seal a tear. It is vital to remove the puncturing object immediately from a tyre containing a tube to prevent further damage that can result in tearing the tube. Read More »

Q. What area of the tyre does Ride-On protect, and what is the effectiveness in sealing punctures?

A: The Ride-On™ TPS Commercial High Speed™ (CHS™) formula (“Ride-On”) is designed to coat the crown of the tyre (please see diagram below). The shape of the tyre casing and centrifugal force generated by the rotation of a tyre forces Ride-On to cover the inside crown area of the tyre. Ride-On is not designed to protect the outside 25.4 mm to 38.1 mm of a tyre’s tread closest to the shoulder areas. The effectiveness in sealing punctures in the crown of the tyre is an estimated 85 to 95 percent in tubeless tyres. Effectiveness in puncture sealing drops to about 55 to 65 percent in tube tyres, since there are two membranes involved and since tubes have a tendency to tear or rupture when punctured. Read More »

Installation

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

A: Ride-On TPS tyre sealant is ready to use, it requires no mixing, shaking or stirring. The installation procedures are simple and should take no more than a few minutes per tyre. For best results, the only tools needed to install Ride-On TPS are:

• Valve stem remover
• tyre pressure gauge
• Air source for re-inflation of tyre

A Hand Pump and the Ride-On tyre Injection System (ROTIS) automatic pump are available for use with 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums.

Please refer to the detailed Installation Instructions for installing Ride-On TPS from bottles, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums (using the Hand Pump or the ROTIS automatic pump).

Q: How often should I have the wheel balance be checked?

A: A wheel should be balanced whenever a tyre is demounted and replaced (changing its relative position on the wheel), when a balance weight is moved or removed, and whenever you purchase new tyres. Of course, 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 TPS is designed to hydro dynamically balance truck and bus tyres, thus reducing tyre imbalance and vibrations that cause the tyre to hop and bounce on the road. These vibrations increase the tyre’s operating temperature and promote irregular tread wear. This feature is especially useful for fleets that do not balance the tyres on their Class 3-8 vehicles and trailers.

Many trucking fleets are switching from conventional tyre balancing powders to Ride-On TPS to help them balance their truck tyres and to help them with their pressure maintenance programs. Our long haul customers have reported tyre life improvements of up to 25% or more.

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

A: There are two types of wheel balancing equipment, Static and Dynamic. Dynamic balancers are again divided into two basic types – those that balance the tyre and wheel assembly on the vehicle and those that balance the assembly off the car. They are called “Dynamic” balancers because they balance the tyre and wheel while it is spinning. There is one type of machine, the “static” or “bubble” balancer, which does not indicate which side of the tyre is heavier than the other and does not show precisely where the weight should be placed. It is impossible to do an accurate dynamic balance with this device. It relies on a great deal of guesswork and is therefore, not as desirable on passenger tyres as a dynamic balancer.

Q: Can Ride-On TPS plug the tyre valve as it is being inserted?

A: Very Rarely. Sometimes when Ride-On TPS is being pumped into the tyre, the fibers used to seal punctures, will enter the valve stem opening in such a manner as to create a blockage. If this occurs, remove the connector of the pump from the valve stem, and inject a short burst of air to clear the tyre stem passageway, then reattach the hose connector and continue pumping. A paper clip or similar object can also be used to clear the valve stem.

Q: Can Ride-On TPS plug the tyre valve when the tyre pressure is being checked?

A: Almost never when the proper dosage of Ride-On TPS is installed. The centrifugal force of the rotating tyre forces Ride-On away from the valve stem and unto the tyre. However, in the rare occasion when some Ride-On TPS gets into the valve, it is recommended that a short burst of air be injected into the tyre to clear any sealant coating the inner surface of the valve stem.

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

A: No. Ride-On TPS can be used in new and old tyres.

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

A: Ride-On TPS can be used in any pneumatic tyre. However, there are special formulas for regular, off-road (speeds less than 50 km/h), and bicycle applications. Please ask your dealer for the formula appropriate for your needs.

Q: Does a tyre need to be completely deflated prior to using the Hand Pump to install Ride-On TPS?

A: No. The HP-300T hand pump can pump against tyre pressures as high as 5.71 Barr.

Q: Can Ride-On TPS be pumped in tyres without the need to lower their pressure to 5.71 Barr or less?

A: Yes. INOVEX Industries has a developed the patented Ride-On tyre Injection System (ROTIS) automatic pump – a cart mounted battery operated automatic pump which can be used to pump Ride-On TPS in fully pressured tyres. The ROTIS Automatic Pump will eliminate the need to deflate a tyre prior to pumping Ride-On TPS. This pump is of particular use to companies with large fleets of trucks and other heavy equipment, or service stations which pump Ride-On into many cars.

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

A: Ten units (ounces) of Ride-On TPS 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 TPS should be installed in a tyre?

A: Please refer to the Dosage Chart for the appropriate amount of Ride-On TPS that needs to be installed in your size of tyre. INOVEX Industries has developed dosage tables prescribing the correct amount of Ride-On TPS to be installed in a variety of tyre/wheel size configurations. When properly installed, Ride-On TPS will not affect the tyre balance, even in high speed passenger and light truck applications.

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

A: Ride-On TPS is available in 8 oz. and 16 oz. bottles, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums. Ride-On TPS is also available in kits containing four bottles (8 or 16 oz.) of the sealant, a valve core remover tool, a Yorker top, and a plastic hose (all the tools required for installation). Ride-On TPS can be custom packaged in any container size required by the customer.
Product Comparison

Q: What is the difference between Ride-On tyre Protection System tyre Sealant and other products, sold in aerosol cans?

A: Aerosol inflators are designed to provide only a temporary repair of flat tyres. The driver should immediately take the car to the nearest gas station for a permanent repair. Please warn the service technician that an aerosol flat-fixer has been used. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer advisory, warning motorists and repair shops about dangers of aerosol flat-tyre fixers. Many of these aerosol sealants contain propellants that are usually highly flammable.

A spark could ignite the flammable gas in the tyre, setting off an explosion, and cause a serious injury. The labels on aerosol flat-fixers, like those on any aerosol, warn against storing the cans in temperatures over 49ºC, a temperature that can easily be reached on any summer day in an enclosed area of a car. Other aerosols contain ozone depleting compounds and carcinogens. Repair shops complain that aerosol flat-fixers coat the inside of a tyre with a gummy residue that is hard to scrape off.

In many cases, permanent patches won’t stick to the tyre after an aerosol flat-fixer has been used for temporary repairs, so the tyre must be replaced. Ride-On (TPS) tyre sealant provides you with full time preventative protection against flat tyres. You won’t have to waste time fumbling with nozzles and directions during a rainstorm, on the side of a dangerous highway, or at night in a bad neighborhood. You also will not have to worry about future delays, down time and a trip to the repair shop. Ride-On (TPS) also extends tyre life, eliminates porosity leaks and helps tyres remain properly inflated.

Q: How come other sealant manufacturers require you to install 2 to 3 times as much sealant as with Ride-On?

A: Years of research and field testing of the Ride-On (TPS) has led to development of the most advanced tyre sealant on the market. INOVEX Industries has developed dosage tables prescribing the correct amount of Ride-On (TPS) to be installed in a variety of popular tyre/wheel size configurations. When properly installed, Ride-On (TPS) will not affect the tyre balance, even in high speed passenger vehicle applications. Other sealant manufacturers prescribe arbitrary installation amounts of their sealants, and claim that it will work well with any wheel/rim size.

According to their instructions, the same amount of sealant would be installed in a P185/60R15 tyre as in a P325/50R15 tyre. With the Ride-On (TPS), 2 times as much sealant would be prescribed for the P325/50R15 tyre as in the P185/60R15. This scientific approach of installing the correct amount of sealant to coat the entire inner tread area of the tyre will ensure proper protection of the tyres and eliminate potential balancing problems. If enough sealant is not installed, NO tyre sealant can perform as designed, and the tyre will experience out of balance problems. If too much sealant is installed, the tyre will also have balance problems. Therefore, it is critical that the correct amount of Ride-On (TPS) be installed for your tyre size. A vehicle properly equipped with Ride-On (TPS) will benefit from better handling, better fuel economy, longer lasting tyres, and most importantly, a safer ride.
Warranty & Insurance

Q: Is Ride-On tyre Protection System Tyre sealant covered by product liability insurance?

A: Yes. Ride-On (TPS) has product liability insurance with Santam in South Africa.

Q: How does Ride-On (TPS) affect the tyre manufacturer’s warranty?

A: Ride-On (TPS) is an inert tyre sealant that does not attack or damage tyres or wheels. Ride-On (TPS) contains anti-corrosive agents to help protect steel or aluminum wheels and tyre belts from rust. Ride-On (TPS) has obtained letters from Bridgestone, Firestone, Continental, General tyre, Yokohama, Michelin, Goodyear, and Toyo tyres stating that the use of Ride-On (TPS) does not void their warranties, unless the damage to the tyre or wheel has been caused by the sealant.

Q: What Warranty does Ride-On (TPS) offer to its customers?

A: Warranty & Disclaimer. INOVEX Industries, Inc. warrants Ride-On TPS to be free from manufacturing defects. The Company shall not be liable for any consequential or other damage or remedy. The Company’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy are limited to product replacement.