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    Tire sealant-balancer

    Does anyone use tire sealant in their tires?

    When I replaced tires recently, they were full of some kind of sealant that the previous owner installed. It evidently was working as one of them had a 3/8" bolt in it and it wasn't leaking.

    I've used some sealant in atv's but usually it affected the balance and would shake like hell at speed. You wouldn't dare use it in your rv or tow rig.

    I'm curious as to what kind of stuff was in my rv tires as it probably wouldn't be too bad of an idea to use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dsmith596 View Post
    Does anyone use tire sealant in their tires?

    When I replaced tires recently, they were full of some kind of sealant that the previous owner installed. It evidently was working as one of them had a 3/8" bolt in it and it wasn't leaking.

    I've used some sealant in atv's but usually it affected the balance and would shake like hell at speed. You wouldn't dare use it in your rv or tow rig.

    I'm curious as to what kind of stuff was in my rv tires as it probably wouldn't be too bad of an idea to use.
    my only experience is from when i was 12,and got tired of getting up at 4am to deliver newpapers before school and having to fix a flat on my bike first.
    i got the thickest tubes schwinn made and put their sealant in them. that put an end to my flat tire issues.
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    Many tire shops will not touch a tire/wheel that has had sealant in it - messes up their equipment. I would never use it, personally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dsmith596 View Post
    Does anyone use tire sealant in their tires?

    When I replaced tires recently, they were full of some kind of sealant that the previous owner installed. It evidently was working as one of them had a 3/8" bolt in it and it wasn't leaking.

    I've used some sealant in atv's but usually it affected the balance and would shake like hell at speed. You wouldn't dare use it in your rv or tow rig.

    I'm curious as to what kind of stuff was in my rv tires as it probably wouldn't be too bad of an idea to use.
    If you are going to use tire sealants be aware that they may have propane and isobutane in it. What this means is that it is a possible bomb and if you take your tires in for work and they have to be dismounted you need to warn the shop that they have tire sealant in them.The tire could blow up when they go to dismount it. It can be very dangerous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dsmith596 View Post
    Does anyone use tire sealant in their tires?

    When I replaced tires recently, they were full of some kind of sealant that the previous owner installed. It evidently was working as one of them had a 3/8" bolt in it and it wasn't leaking.

    I've used some sealant in atv's but usually it affected the balance and would shake like hell at speed. You wouldn't dare use it in your rv or tow rig.

    I'm curious as to what kind of stuff was in my rv tires as it probably wouldn't be too bad of an idea to use.
    I've used Ride-On tire sealant for years in my motorcycles, utility trailer tires and side by side. Regarding the MC, its more for balancing since the contact patch that holds the sealant is narrow. In my utility trailer tires, haven't had a puncture yet but they are wearing great. Now on my side by side, the largest thorn I've pulled was little over an 1/8", on numerous occasions. Tire seals up quick.
    I have not used it on my fifth wheel as I have them balanced and carry a spare. If I did, I would use Ride-On for at least the balance advantage.
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    I use sealant on tires of my bicycle, riding mower & yard trailer but not on my trailer tires. If you use those cans of fix-a-flat (do they still make that?) it needs to be declared at the tire shop also as it can cause a hazard as Gary said above.
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