Ride-on
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
I would run it if I didn't have the T&WW.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
On all tires, it has always been my practice to remove the valve core before breaking the bead to remove the tire. Makes no sense to me to leave some pressure in there, especially when someone informs you "The tire is full of goop".
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas
I would like to think or should I say hope, that with the stuff in there it would have just sealed the leak and you'd never have a problem. I know with cars that I've had similar stuff like that in I just leave the object in and I've never had a problem. I know I'd do the same on a bike but so far it hasn't happened so have no real idea.
I know I just had my wifes tire changed that had the stuff in it so just to be on the safe side I warned them it was in there. They was very reluctant to change but trusted what I said about it staying put and isn't a mess. They loved the stuff and are now going to carry it. It's the first one I've had change so didn't know exactly what to expect. So that's one more dealer carrying the stuff now.
I know I just had my wifes tire changed that had the stuff in it so just to be on the safe side I warned them it was in there. They was very reluctant to change but trusted what I said about it staying put and isn't a mess. They loved the stuff and are now going to carry it. It's the first one I've had change so didn't know exactly what to expect. So that's one more dealer carrying the stuff now.
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From: Lake County, IL
That's what we always did when I worked in a tire shop.
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From: Between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas
Doesn't "goop" which I'm assuming is that awful SlimeŽ product, just spray all over everything doing that?
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Baltimore, MD
Ride On is the most AWESOME product out on the market for any motorcycle tire. Don't know about Car/Truck Tires but amazing stuff for Bikes. But my experience in changing motorcycle tires with Ride On in them, every one I have changed, looks like the one pictured earlier. A bit messy, but cleans up in a jiffy with water and a towel. Not a issue. I have yet to change a tire that the center patch on the inside of the tire was completely lined with the Ride On. Not sure if it's a temperature thing or maybe a chemical reaction of the different compounds being used, but regardless that stuff is amazing. Don't worry about the mess, just make sure if you are having someone change your tire out that Ride On is inside. And Yes, I remove all of the air before I break the bead.
