UPDATE, 6-month review (original down below): Most folks do actual updates, but here's one: it's been several thousand miles since I purchased this product in April 2019. I ride year-round and so between April and October I got to ride w/ this product in my tires as opposed to wheel weights or beads (don't work good) around 6,000 miles and 5-6 months of daily use, but still on-going in January 2020.
I freakin' love this product. If you're running tubeless tires and don't often deflate or get punctures, etc. then this is for you. I don't know about the MPG claims, but I know that it is at least the same as before so it hasn't hurt MPG at all. It's true, this stuff takes time to "warm up," and can be somewhat wobbly for the first 1/4 to 1/2 mile, but on a sports bike running S20 EVO it's not even an issue. It's completely usable, safe, and totally worth it. I had nitrogen in my factory tires, but after wearing those hard rubber IRC tires or whatever until the rear was cupped/flattened (and because I ride in rain/snow/whatever), went ahead got new tires and didn't have a tire balancer after I mounted the Bridgestones (great rebate last year, and prompt receipt btw).
So I live like 1, maybe 2 miles from town off a major divided highway in North Carolina. Bottomline, the first 1/8th mile is a 10mph (landlord enforced) private road w/ speed bumps and lots of kids (be mindful and respectful when riding!). Obviously, at 10-15 mph MAX it's not really warming the tires at all, even zig-zagging. Speed is where the warmth comes from and the 1/2 to 1 mile from that private road intersection onto the highway and into town--my tires at 55-65 or 70mph-ish (...lol) are warmed up enough that the sealant has re-liquified and is working great.
Putt-putting around town afterward, unless it's over an hour somewhere, the sealant remains warm enough inside (even when tires are cool) that I can get on, ride, and don't even realize it's sealant rather than weights on the wheels. It retains the heat well after a ride and doesn't take long to get started.
I'm a proud fan of Ride-On products for life now. I've had good experience w/ them time after time and will be using this product in every new tubeless tire I purchase. Highly, highly recommended.
Original review:
Watched the video of how it was created and why...for corporate fleet vehicles and then adapted to other vehicles and motorcycles. Using it in my S22 EVOs and it's amazing. For the first couple weeks it seemed I noticed it was "cold" and not rolling around in the tire for about 5, maybe 10 minutes at the most (the time it typically takes tires to warm up at speed anyway).
But now...honestly, I don't even notice it. After a low-side w/ my factory tires on a sharp U-turn on a wide median w/ cold tires I've been taking it easy for those first few minutes anyway. That said, it's not a hassle and now in summer time it warms up easily...already warm since I keep my bike in the driveway as it's my daily commuter.
Just plain works...kept me from needing a balancer or even using the axle on jack stands (which are in storage atm). For the price of two bottles of this (which had a couple ouces leftover, but more can be used safely for heavy duty use). But yeah, for the price of two bottles it was done and I changed my own tires so.
Overall, got the two Bridgestone tires for $125-$150 after rebate which came promptly without hassle a few weeks later. Bought some tire spoons by Stockton, and used a cut-up Chinese take out plastic tray (or milk jug works better) for rim protectors (which I sucked at using anyway). Oh, and a bead breaker that looks like a pair of large bolt cutters. Can't beat the deal esp since the tools are an investment. I'm usually the guy w/ nitrogen in the tires, but pretty sure this stuff holds it's claim on keeping air pressure for longer.
No punctures yet, but it's only been around 2,000 miles. The tires are great, this product is perfect to complement them. No complaints period.
| Manufacturer | Ride-On |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ride-On |
| Model | Ride-On 85-4200 |
| Item Weight | 10 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 8 x 7 inches |
| Item model number | 85-4200 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 85-4200 |
| OEM Part Number | 41208EACH |
