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.
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) tire sealant to the tire, it can be easily washed out of a tire with water. This is particularly important to our fleet and commercial clients because, Ride-On (TPS) can be washed out of a tire so that the tire can be retreaded. Ride-On (TPS) contains ethylene glycol, which is commonly used as an 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) rust the wheels?
A: No. Ride-On (TPS) contains anti-corrosive agents to protect steel and aluminum wheels and tire 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 20ºF (-7ºC) to 95ºF (35ºC).
Q: Will Ride-On (TPS) settle in the container and need to be stirred?
A: No. Ride-On (TPS) is a homogeneous tire 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 tire when the tire 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 tire. If a tire 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 tire. Once the vehicle is driven for 3 to 5 miles, Ride-On (TPS) will again re-coat the inner surface of the tire. Note: the tire may briefly vibrate and be out of balance until Ride-On (TPS) has had a chance to evenly coat the tire. When Ride-On (TPS) has re-coated the tire, there should be no further balancing problems.
Q: Will Ride-On (TPS) dry out in the tire?
A: No! Ride-On (TPS) will always stay in the same condition as originally installed into the tire because the tire 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 an 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 -40ºF (-40ºC) to more than 300ºF (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 an 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 1-800-255-3924.
Q: Does Ride-On work in tube and tubeless tires?
A: Ride-On TPS will eliminate 85-95% of your flats in tubeless tires from objects up to 1/4" (1/8” for tube tires) that penetrate the contact area of your tire. Ride-On’s efficiency in tube tires is reduced to 55-65% since puncturing objects often tear the tube. It is impossible for a tire sealant to seal a tear. It is vital to remove the puncturing object immediately from a tire containing a tube to prevent further damage that can result in tearing the tube. Read More »
Q. What area of the tire 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 tire (please see diagram below). The shape of the tire casing and centrifugal force generated by the rotation of a tire forces Ride-On to cover the inside crown area of the tire. Ride-On is not designed to protect the outside 1" to 1.5" of a tire's tread closest to the shoulder areas. The effectiveness in sealing punctures in the crown of the tire is an estimated 85 to 95 percent in tubeless tires. Effectiveness in puncture sealing drops to about 55 to 65 percent in tubed tires, since there are two membranes involved and since tubes have a tendency to tear or rupture when punctured. Read More »
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