Ride-On for your Spyder

[Amanda B]

If Ride-On is seeping out, air probably is, too. Likely either the tire beads were not properly seated on the rims, or the tires were damaged at the sealing surface when they were changed. The rims could be damaged, but that is less likely. Tires should be blown up to the maximum allowable pressure listed on the sidewall (I like even more) to seat them, then lowered to the correct pressure. Monitor the pressure, and if you are losing air fairly rapidly, you have a problem.

I haven't noticed any problem with losing air thus far. I've also only noticed it on the front wheels.

[Firefly]

Fire,

That's an interesting point...we all know that the Ride-On balances the wheels with the stock rims...not sure how many have used it with the 6 spokers (ah hem, which I really like and want to get someday!!!!)...hope you get that worked out and get some good numbers for everyone...

It should work just fine with any of the various rim options.

On my stock rims I put about 9-10 oz. in and they are great--- but then I read that 13 oz is recommended. I don't think you can get much more than 14-15 out of the 16 oz. bottle... so I kept squeezing and squeezing and think I have around 15 oz in each.... rode really rough for a mile then smoothed out-- but wasn't as smooth as my other rims.

I was losing air along the bead on my right rim--so that didn't help-- got that fixed and have not put them back on yet (didn't trust them in Chicago. I'm going to ryde with my stock rims-- and then quickly change to the 6 spoke and see how big the difference is-- hopefully it will be gone now that the pressure is holding.... otherwise I'll have to pull them and get all the ride-on out and start over again.

[bone crusher]

It has nothing to do with the rims. I've had Ride-on in these rims for over a year.

Cool...I have a few more ESI additions to go before new rims...they'll be added sometime in the future...oh, guess I'll have to move my GloRyders too...

[bjt]

Does anyone else have the Ride on seeping a little out of their tires? Not where there are any holes, just around the edge near the rims? I have the phantom black rims, which I painted gun metal, and it seems to work well other than the seeping.

I think this has to be a fluke. RideOn should naturally flow out to the tread portion of the tires while you're riding and very little, if any at all, will be on the sidewall portion or the bead of the tires. If you let the Spyder sit for a long time, the RideOn would then settle at the contact patch of the tire to the ground, once again in only the tread portion of the tire. I think that RideOn is too thick to be constantly running to the bead / rim portion of your tires and continually seeping out.

[qasamm]

Ordered using the link a bit over a week ago, received earlier this week and did my tires this morning. One of the easiest projects I've done on my Spyder so far.

[Bootie]

I just finished installing Ride-On for my RT according to Lamonster's instructions. I did not un-balance the wheels and I felt very little vibration on my test ride. I rode 500 mi to Cinci and back with no problems. I now feel alot more secure about riding cross-country to California (again) in a week. SR-50 in Nevada doesn't scare me now.

[wyliec]

I get a lot of calls, PM's and emails about how much Ride-On to use on the Spyder. The guys at Ride-On are getting the same calls and they have come up with a recommended amount for each tire of your Spyder for best results.

Your front wheels get 13 oz each
Your rear wheel gets 18 oz
You want to order the automotive treatment.
You'll need a total of 44 oz for best results.

When ordering online or on the phone your 10% discount code is "Lamonster"
Click Here to order.


This is one of the products that I really believe in. I've been running this in my Spyder for over 40,000 miles now and use it not only for flat protection but I don't run any wheel weights on my Spyder and have had great results. My ride is smooth and my tires wear evenly.

Based on what Ride-on had said last year they gave the oz. for regular duty and severe duty. I put in 9 oz. fronts and 13 oz. rear. Do you think there will be a problem to add to what is already in there?

[Firefly]

Well-- after various tests switching between both sets of rims--- my 6 spoke ones are JUST FINE....

Even though I've got around 14-15 oz. of Ride-on in the front--- they're just fine... Got a few hundred miles in this weekend--- no problems at all.

[spydrluvr]

I get a lot of calls, PM's and emails about how much Ride-On to use on the Spyder. The guys at Ride-On are getting the same calls and they have come up with a recommended amount for each tire of your Spyder for best results.

Your front wheels get 13 oz each
Your rear wheel gets 18 oz
You want to order the automotive treatment.
You'll need a total of 44 oz for best results.

When ordering online or on the phone your 10% discount code is "Lamonster"
Click Here to order.


This is one of the products that I really believe in. I've been running this in my Spyder for over 40,000 miles now and use it not only for flat protection but I don't run any wheel weights on my Spyder and have had great results. My ride is smooth and my tires wear evenly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdKRz5Pt8pg

done and done! Thank you for the advice-as a newbie, i really appreciate your experience!

[bone crusher]

done and done! Thank you for the advice-as a newbie, i really appreciate your experience!

13/18 might be a little high...I think some have had some issues with 'this much' in their tires.

I went with 12/16 and all is good. I be thinkin' that if you add too much, it will throw the balance off and the wheel weights will have to come off (well, the weights will really be throwing the balance off).

However, if you add a tad less, you get the positive effects from the Ride-on yet don't have to take off the weights.

After adding several hundred miles after the addition of the Ride-on, I have decided to leave the wheel weights on. George Burns of Ride-on also advised to NOT remove them unless you really felt the need. I think with too much Ride-on that the 'need' will be greater to remove the weights...

[pierrelogic]

couple of pictures of Ride-on still in the tire after being run in a Kumho Exsta AST for around 12,000 miles. Looks almost the same at when it was put in.

[cliffm4]

The Ride-On Tire Protection System (TPS) Auto formula tire sealant is designed for use in cars, light trucks, SUVs, RVs, and trailers operating at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour (50 km/h). THE AUTO FORMULA SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR MOTORCYLE OR ATV APPLICATIONS! Each Ride-On formula is specifically engineered for the application it is meant to be used in. The Auto formula will seal punctures in tubeless tires from pe

now I dont know what to think.

[Y Rider]

The Spyder doesn't use motorcycle tires.

[bjt]

Cliffm4, some of the first people to put Ride-On in their Spyder tires called Ride-On and got their recomendation on the exact product to buy and how much to put each tire (as Lamonster stated in his post starting this thread). I've had it in three Spyder rear tires now and its in the fronts (original tires) without an issue.

[Hokiev]

Ride-On customer service indicates you DO use the AUTO for Spyders since they don't have "rounded" tires. Ignore the web statement about Motorcycle use.

[NancysToy]

I called Ride-On, and they did recommend the auto formula for the flat-tread Spyder tires. I used the amounts recommended in their literature for the tire sizes, which is somewhat less than the numbers Lamont quoted. The results were great! I think that there might be more "thumping" when you first ride at low temps with an extra amount of product, but that is just a guess. The slight imbalance that the Ride-On causes goes away in a few minutes of riding. My only beef about the product is that the containers did not contain the full amount stated on the label, all but one of mine were short...one by four ounces! If the minimum amount you need comes real close to the amount you order, you will not have enough to do the job. Fortunately, I ordered extra for another vehicle, but I will have to order again before I can do that vehicle.

[Questions]

Just got off the phone with ride-on and they have a revised amount for the spyder. they said 9-11 oz in the front and 15-18 in the rear, auto formula.

[Rando]

Just got off the phone with ride-on and they have a revised amount for the spyder. they said 9-11 oz in the front and 15-18 in the rear, auto formula.

Getting ready to install tomorrow. Is this amount still good to go?

[joet82]

Just got off the phone with ride-on and they have a revised amount for the spyder. they said 9-11 oz in the front and 15-18 in the rear, auto formula.

it does depend on your tire size though if you went with alternative rims for example.

for 165/65R14 (stock front tires) they require 10-12 oz.
for 225/50/15 (Faulken 512 but same size as OEM tire) the require 14-17 oz.

http://www.ride-on.com/calculator.html this is the link to their calculator, make sure you select auto/SUV specifications to get the proper numbers.

[wyliec]

This has been kicked around quite a bit. But, if I remember correctly, even with the stock OEM tires you didn't use the chart. I believe it was based on what Ride-On (the manufacurer) did as far as checking specifically for the Spyder.

[Questions]

Getting ready to install tomorrow. Is this amount still good to go?

To the best of my knowledge

[RanHag]

I get a lot of calls, PM's and emails about how much Ride-On to use on the Spyder. The guys at Ride-On are getting the same calls and they have come up with a recommended amount for each tire of your Spyder for best results.

Your front wheels get 13 oz each
Your rear wheel gets 18 oz
You want to order the automotive treatment.
You'll need a total of 44 oz for best results.

When ordering online or on the phone your 10% discount code is "Lamonster"
Click Here to order.


This is one of the products that I really believe in. I've been running this in my Spyder for over 40,000 miles now and use it not only for flat protection but I don't run any wheel weights on my Spyder and have had great results. My ride is smooth and my tires wear evenly.

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Lamonster, which ride-on product should we use for our trailer?

[Yol Bolsun]

Lamonster, which ride-on product should we use for our trailer?

Car tyre formula. A little less than fronts on Spyder. Slightly smaller tyres. 11 oz I'm thinking.

[lookerjdc]

I just got off the phone with them, spoke to George Burns, ext 4079 - he was extremely helpful in figuring it all out

here is the info he gave me

WITH WEIGHTS
fronts - 10 oz
read - 14 oz

WITHOUT WEIGHTS
fronts - 13 oz
rear - 18 oz

use redeem code LAMONSTER online during checkout and save 10%

[Questions]

According to ride on they have different formulas for motorcycles than for automotive tires.

Based on their rec I orderd 4 bottles of Auto formula.
I think it's the same stuff just differet container sizes
Motorcycle comes in 8oz auto in 16 and ATV in 32oz