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INSTALLATION FAQ'S
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Q: How is Ride-On Tyre Protection System installed? What
tools are needed?
A: Ride-On TPS tyre sealant is ready to use, it requires no mixing, shaking or
stirring. The installation procedures are simple and should take no more than a
few minutes per tyre. For best results, The only tools needed to install Ride-On
TPS are: Valve stem remover Tyre pressure gauge Air source for re-inflation of
tyre A Hand Pump HP-300T and the Ride-On Tyre Injection System (ROTIS) automatic
pump are available for use with 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums. Please refer
to the detailed Installation Instructions for installing Ride-On TPS from
bottles, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums (using the Hand Pump or the ROTIS
automatic pump).
Q: How often should I have the wheel balance be checked?
A: A wheel should be balanced whenever a tyre is demounted and replaced
(changing its relative position on the wheel), when a balance weight is moved or
removed, and whenever you purchase new tyres. Of course, at the first sign of
vibration or irregular tread wear, your car should be thoroughly checked for
wheel balance and alignment, and for worn or broken mechanical parts. Ride-On
TPS is designed to hydrodynamically balance truck and bus tyres, thus reducing
tyre imbalance and vibrations that cause the tyre to hop and bounce on the road.
These vibrations increase the tyre's operating temperature and promote irregular
tread wear. This feature is especially useful for fleets that do not balance the
tyres on their Class 3-8 vehicles and trailers. Many trucking fleets are
switching from conventional tyre balancing powders to Ride-On TPS to help them
balance their truck tyres and to help them with their pressure maintenance
programs. Our long haul customers have reported tyre life improvements of up to
25% or more.
Q: How about wheel balancing equipment? Is there a difference?
A: There are two types of wheel balancing equipment, Static and Dynamic. Dynamic
balancers are again divided into two basic types – those that balance the tyre
and wheel assembly on the vehicle, and those that balance the assembly off the
car. They are called "Dynamic" balancers because they balance the tyre and wheel
while it is spinning. There is one type of machine, the "static" or "bubble"
balancer, which does not indicate which side of the tyre is heavier than the
other and does not show precisely where the weight should be placed. It is
impossible to do an accurate dynamic balance with this device. It relies on a
great deal of guesswork and is therefore, not as desirable on passenger tyres as
a dynamic balancer.
Q: Can Ride-On TPS plug the tyre valve as it is being inserted?
A: Very Rarely. Sometimes when Ride-On TPS is being pumped into the tyre, the
fibers used to seal punctures, will enter the valve stem opening in such a
manner as to create a blockage. If this occurs, remove the connector of the pump
from the valve stem, an inject a short burst of air to clear the tyre stem
passageway, then reattach the hose connector and continue pumping. A paper clip
or similar object can also be used to clear the valve stem.
Q: Can Ride-On TPS plug the tyre valve when the tyre pressure is being
checked?
A: Almost never when the proper dosage of Ride-On TPS is installed. The
centrifugal force of the rotating tyre forces Ride-On away from the valve stem
and unto the tyre. However, in the rare occasion when some Ride-On TPS gets into
the valve, it is recommended that a short burst of air be injected into the tyre
to clear any sealant coating the inner surface of the valve stem.
Q: Can Ride-On TPS be used only in new tyres?
A: No. Ride-On TPS can be used in new and old tyres.
Q: What type of tyres can Ride-On TPS be used in?
A: Ride-On TPS can be used in any pneumatic tyre. However, there are special
formulas for regular, off-road (speeds less than 50 kph), and bicycle
applications. Please ask your dealer for the formula appropriate for your needs.
Q: Does a tyre need to be completely deflated prior to using the Hand
Pump to install Ride-On TPS?
A: No. The HP-300T hand pump can pump against tyre pressures as high as 75 psi.
Q: Can Ride-On TPS be pumped in tyres without the need to lower their
pressure to 75 psi or less?
A: Yes. Ride-On Tyre Injection System (ROTIS) automatic pump - a cart mounted battery operated automatic pump
which can be used to pump Ride-On TPS in fully pressured tyres. The ROTIS
Automatic Pump will eliminate the need to deflate a tyre prior to pumping
Ride-On TPS . This pump is of particular use to companies with large fleets of
trucks and other heavy equipment, or service stations which pump Ride-On into
many cars.
Q: How many Units (Ounces) of Ride-On TPS are pumped by a full stroke
of the hand pump?
A: Ten units (ounces) of Ride-On TPS are delivered by a full stroke of the hand
pump. The pump shaft has been calibrated in 1 unit increments allowing the user
complete control of the quantity being pumped.
Q: What quantity of Ride-On TPS should be installed in a tyre?
A: Please refer to the Dosage Chart (or our installation team) for the
appropriate amount of Ride-On TPS that needs to be installed in your size of
tyre.
Q: What size containers is Ride-On TPS available in?
A: Ride-On TPS is available in, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums.
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