RIDE-ON "vs" SLIME

[BLACK WIDOW]

I have read reports that Ride-on is much better than Slime (for various reasons) but my question is "WHY"? They seem to contain essentially the same type of ingredients. I am not advocating one over the other, just looking for reasons to purchase one over the other. Slime is readily available (everywhere) and Ride-on must be ordered and pay freight. Does anyone have direct comparison knowledge of these two products, and exactly what is the chemical differences? Would appreciate your opinions.

Michael

[groundeffect]

This is a great question, and I've been wondering the same.

[Lamonster]

My understanding is Slime is a corrosive and Ride-On isn't. I've never heard of Slime being used as a tire balancer but I know that Ride-On works great for balancing tires.

I'm just an end user but you might want to contact Slime and Ride-On and ask them.

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[NancysToy]

I can't vouch for the Ride-On, since I have never taken down a wheel that had it installed. I will say that Slime will corrode both steel wheels and alloy rims. I have experienced both. Some were corroded beyond future use!

[Lamonster]

I can't vouch for the Ride-On, since I have never taken down a wheel that had it installed. I will say that Slime will corrode both steel wheels and alloy rims. I have experienced both. Some were corroded beyond future use!

I have taken down a Ride-On wheel and the wheel was fine.

[BLACK WIDOW]

I can't vouch for the Ride-On, since I have never taken down a wheel that had it installed. I will say that Slime will corrode both steel wheels and alloy rims. I have experienced both. Some were corroded beyond future use!

I have taken down a Ride-On wheel and the wheel was fine.

Now that would definately be a good reason to choose Ride-on.

Michael

[Dudley]

Now that would definately be a good reason to choose Ride-on.

Michael

We have had Ride-On for a year now. When we changed the rear tire at 16K miles, we were able to scoop out the Ride-On from old tire and put in new before installing it on the rim. We now have over 32K miles and no problems with balance. The left front wheel has lost all it's stick-on weights and is still perfectly balanced. I am sold.

[Mo Lee]

Nearly 20 years ago I found a nail in the nearly new rear tire on my Goldwing the dealer sold me a bottle of New Balance and told me to leave the nail in and wear the tire out, which I did. Is this stuff still out there or is this what is now called Ride On.

[PAPA G]

Nearly 20 years ago I found a nail in the nearly new rear tire on my Goldwing the dealer sold me a bottle of New Balance and told me to leave the nail in and wear the tire out, which I did. Is this stuff still out there or is this what is now called Ride On.

IT WAS CALLED BALANCE
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[teacherbob]

One of my Goldwing customers was on a ride and needed a new tire. He went to lunch while the new tire was being installed. When he came back the mechanic was ranting and raving about this stuff (Ride-On) he found in his tire. The mechanic told him it would ruin his rim etc. etc.. My customer called Ride-On with these concerns. One of the techs that helped develop ride-on carefuly went over all of the specs and reasured him that the Ride On would not damage his rim and in fact would help protect the rim and tire. This was folllowed up by a personal call to him from the president of Ride On. The company president told him that they are adamant about dispelling mis-information being spread about their products. My customer called to let me know what had transpired and to let me know that he was convinced that this is a very reputable product and how impressed he was with their follow up.
We recommend Ride On to every rider who comes in our shop.
Enough said.

[truck 85]

ride on sounds like the stuff but how do you know if you get something in your tire?
If you do do you need to take it out?

[Firefly]

Just installed it in all 3 tires the other day --- took about 25 minutes. I just got a bucket of really hot water and put the bottles in the water for about 5 minutes before the install--- went in very easy.

I have no weights on my new front tires---- took it for a 60 mile ride with the ride-on the other day and everything was smooooth--- no problems at all.

I'll be using it from now on.

[Dudley]

ride on sounds like the stuff but how do you know if you get something in your tire?
If you do do you need to take it out?

You need to take it out when you find anything in your tire and ride it for a bit to seal the hole. Ride-On has a site and phone number. Call them and ask any question you want. Lamont knows a bit about it also.

[Latemarch]

Just installed it in all 3 tires the other day --- took about 25 minutes. I just got a bucket of really hot water and put the bottles in the water for about 5 minutes before the install--- went in very easy.

I have no weights on my new front tires---- took it for a 60 mile ride with the ride-on the other day and everything was smooooth--- no problems at all.

I'll be using it from now on.

I just nuked mine in the microwave for a few seconds until pleasantly warm and then squeezed it in. It definitely goes in easier warm than cold.

Wish that they would produce it in those flexible tubes and provide a "key" to squeeze it in, or maybe a "caulk gun" type tube.

[SpyderByter]

Do you need to ride on it immediately after putting it in?

I have the back wheel off, and a new tire on order. I would like to put this in after I mount the tire but before I even reinstall the wheel since that rear vavle stem is a pain to get to. I will be quite a while before the Spyder is all back together an rideable tho. Will that be a problem?

[Latemarch]

Do you need to ride on it immediately after putting it in?

I have the back wheel off, and a new tire on order. I would like to put this in after I mount the tire but before I even reinstall the wheel since that rear vavle stem is a pain to get to. I will be quite a while before the Spyder is all back together an rideable tho. Will that be a problem?

No, you do not need to ride on it right away. The stuff doesn't appear to dry.

[BajaRon]

No contest. I've used both. Ride-On is by far surperior especially in the balancing aspect. Very impressed.

Ride-On is more expensive so for things like lawn mowers, etc., I still use Slime. But for anything on road I'd go with Ride-On.

[Trickie Dick]

Ride-on is good stuff. Just a reminder. They recommend the automobile type and dosage since the spyder uses car type tires. Plus it cheaper than the motorcycle type.

[Firefly]

Do you need to ride on it immediately after putting it in?

I have the back wheel off, and a new tire on order. I would like to put this in after I mount the tire but before I even reinstall the wheel since that rear vavle stem is a pain to get to. I will be quite a while before the Spyder is all back together an rideable tho. Will that be a problem?

No need to ride right away--- they state this in the instructions----- so anytime is good to put it in.

[NancysToy]

Ride-on is good stuff. Just a reminder. They recommend the automobile type and dosage since the spyder uses car type tires. Plus it cheaper than the motorcycle type.

That's odd! When I called they recommended the motorcycle formula, due to the alloy wheels. Makes little sense, since cars have alloy wheels, too.

[BajaRon]

That's odd! When I called they recommended the motorcycle formula, due to the alloy wheels. Makes little sense, since cars have alloy wheels, too.

I looked into this at one time and I seem to remember I came away with the idea that it was the same stuff either way. The difference being container size, not product.

Of course the smaller containers for MC applications end up costing more per ounce.

I went with the Automotive stuff. I'll have to get the bottle out but I'm sure it says good to use with alloy wheels. It would be stupid to sell a product that would cause problems with alloy.

This is what it says on the Ride-On site
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.

[NancysToy]

I looked into this at one time and I seem to remember I came away with the idea that it was the same stuff either way. The difference being container size, not product.

Of course the smaller containers for MC applications end up costing more per ounce.

I went with the Automotive stuff. I'll have to get the bottle out but I'm sure it says good to use with alloy wheels. It would be stupid to sell a product that would cause problems with alloy.

I heartily agree! I figured it was the same stuff, too. The person on the phone said otherwise, however, when I asked specifically. Conflicting answers and murky advertising do not create a warm, fuzzy feeling. Good thing the product works so well. Perhaps the company will chime in and clarify things officially for us.....without divulging any trade secrets, of course.

[SpyderSteve]

I looked into this at one time and I seem to remember I came away with the idea that it was the same stuff either way. The difference being container size, not product.

Of course the smaller containers for MC applications end up costing more per ounce.

I went with the Automotive stuff. I'll have to get the bottle out but I'm sure it says good to use with alloy wheels. It would be stupid to sell a product that would cause problems with alloy.

This is what it says on the Ride-On site
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.

glad to read that i ordered the automotive stuff yesterday, now i have a question, my rims are not balanced, do i need to balance them or will the ride-on do it for me thanks

[Lamonster]

glad to read that i ordered the automotive stuff yesterday, now i have a question, my rims are not balanced, do i need to balance them or will the ride-on do it for me thanks

I'm not running any weights on any of my rims with Ride-On in them.

[QuadManiac]

Scotty, can you provide your input/experience as to Ride-On's ability to correct for inherent imbalance in the wheel/tire? I don't see, from the physics standpoint, how this would be likely... the vibration frequencies I would expect to see during rotation just seem too high for a passive, highly viscous fluid to be able to re-distribute and damp them out; but we've heard so much empirical evidence from users that it does work that I'm almost a believer - I just need to make sense of it.