MakoShark2
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How many are using the ride on tyre sealant on their Spyder?
Which formula (car or mortocycle) and dosage?
Thanks.
Which formula (car or mortocycle) and dosage?
Thanks.
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Ride on, should I?... Which formula and dosage?
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I just contacted rideon with same questions and they said to use motorcycle formula. I did explain to them that I have car tires on the spyder. The calculator on their website says 9 oz. in front and 11 in back or 2 oz. more per for heavy dosage.
This is for 175/55 and 205/50.
This is for 175/55 and 205/50.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
To me this is a no-brainer ….. use the formula for CAR tires …. it doesn't matter what vehicle they are on ……. jmho ….. Mike
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Thank you for your service :clap: ……………. this stuff is what folks use ….to prevent a flat …. it can be a bit messy when the tire gets changed , but probably not that bad ….. way better than a flat ….. Mike
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BajaRon
Well-known member
I have used both the Car Tire and the Motorcycle Tire formulas in my Spyder/Ryker. I don't want to say my experience is extensive or that the Ride-On guys are wrong. I've found them to be very knowledgeable. But my definite experience is that the Car formula does a better job of balancing than does the Motorcycle version in the Spyder/Ryker. This, to me, is the most important aspect. Especially with Kenda tires which are notoriously OUT OF BALANCE! Out of Round! And should be Out of Business!
The down side to the car tire formula is that you'll get the 5 minute wheel hop at the beginning of your ride if you let it sit for 2 weeks or more. On a small, light vehicle like the Spyder, this wheel hop is more noticeable than it would be on a much heavier car. But once the car tire formula redistributes, I've gotten a much smoother ride with the car tire formula than with the motorcycle version.
In my experience, and as stated by Ride-On, the motorcycle formula redistributes much more quickly after sitting for long periods than does the car tire formula. I've not gotten any wheel hop after letting the motorcycle formula sit.
Just speculation, but Ride-On may have gotten a lot of complaints about the wheel hop when using the car tire formula. This may be why they switched their tune from originally recommending the Car Tire formula for the Spyder.
The other speculation I have is that putting a designated 'Car Tire' formula into a tire that states 'Motorcycle Tire' on the side (even though it is actually a car tire) might present a liability to Ride-On. Who knows.
If you can put up with an occasional 5 minute tire hop at the beginning of your ride. I'd go with the car formula.
The down side to the car tire formula is that you'll get the 5 minute wheel hop at the beginning of your ride if you let it sit for 2 weeks or more. On a small, light vehicle like the Spyder, this wheel hop is more noticeable than it would be on a much heavier car. But once the car tire formula redistributes, I've gotten a much smoother ride with the car tire formula than with the motorcycle version.
In my experience, and as stated by Ride-On, the motorcycle formula redistributes much more quickly after sitting for long periods than does the car tire formula. I've not gotten any wheel hop after letting the motorcycle formula sit.
Just speculation, but Ride-On may have gotten a lot of complaints about the wheel hop when using the car tire formula. This may be why they switched their tune from originally recommending the Car Tire formula for the Spyder.
The other speculation I have is that putting a designated 'Car Tire' formula into a tire that states 'Motorcycle Tire' on the side (even though it is actually a car tire) might present a liability to Ride-On. Who knows.
If you can put up with an occasional 5 minute tire hop at the beginning of your ride. I'd go with the car formula.
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Madison Sully
Member
I use RideOn in all my PTW tires. Never had a flat.
For those that say it's messy when you take the tire off, well, no one has ever said it to me because I do my own tires.
But "Drama queen" comes to mind for any ""mechanic"" who says that.
What, never got your hands dirty? Stuff washes off with water, and if you do it right you don't even get any on your hands.
(That said, it's probably a nice gesture to tell them the stuff is in there.)
For those that say it's messy when you take the tire off, well, no one has ever said it to me because I do my own tires.
But "Drama queen" comes to mind for any ""mechanic"" who says that.
What, never got your hands dirty? Stuff washes off with water, and if you do it right you don't even get any on your hands.
(That said, it's probably a nice gesture to tell them the stuff is in there.)
MakoShark2
Member
Thank you guys, everyone has been very helpful.
I think I'll go for the motorcycle formula.
I think I'll go for the motorcycle formula.
PW2013STL
Active member
What Lamont sells doesn't balance the tire - only seals them.
AeroPilot
Member
Had about 6 oz of RIDEON in my front Kenda when I had a puncture...It didnt seal by itself, but after I added the mushroom plug from my StopnGo kit it held with no leaks for another 5000 miles or so. I plan to just carry the mushroom plug kit and use Lamonsters centramatic balancers to balance.Similar threads
