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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Anyone here ever use balancing fluid in their tires? One made by Ride On? Thanks for any info.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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A friend of mine has it in his tires and he likes it.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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I ran it in my 05 Ultra, my 10 Ultra, and now in my trike.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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I can't speak for the fluid type,but I use dyna beeds. they seem to work fine. 6k miles and even wear on tires no cupping.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Dyna beads seem to work for me. After I discovered to get the tire off the floor, install was as instructions say.
 
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Put Ride On in my EGC a few months ago -- Was simply hoping for a little "insurance" against a flat. Was blown away by the balance - Absolutely amazing.
 
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I've got some in the garage to use next time, but went with the dyna beads this time.
 
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