Welcome to Ride Seal
Ride Seal products, made in America, help you save time and money. You can keep driving with greater safety, which is essential for life and business.
Tire Sealant Products
Ride Seal products are retread-safe, containing no components that can cause a chamber fire. This lubrication facilitates easier dismounting and helps preserve the inner liner, allowing for future retreading. We are proud to support many types of vehicles with our wide range of products, including heavy-duty equipment, lawn and garden equipment, passenger cars, SUVs, vans, off-road vehicles, light and heavy trucks, service cars, government and military vehicles, bikes, and motorcycles.
How it works:
Tire sealant works based on a combination of physical and chemical principles. Here’s a scientific breakdown of how it works:
1- Composition
Most tire sealants are made from:
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Carrier fluid (usually water- or glycol-based)
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Suspended solids (like rubber particles, fibers, or other fillers)
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Latex or polymer base (to help coagulate and form a seal)
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Additives (to prevent corrosion, mold, freezing, etc.)
2- Centrifugal Action
When the wheel spins, centrifugal force distributes the sealant evenly along the inside of the tire tread. This coating enables it to be ready in the event of a puncture.
3- Puncture Sealing (Mechanical + Chemical Reaction)
When a puncture happens:
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Air pressure inside the tire forces the sealant into the hole.
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The suspended fibers and particles get trapped in the puncture path.
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The latex or polymer in the sealant begins to coagulate (clot) as it comes into contact with outside air and moisture.
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This forms a plug or scab that seals the hole, often instantly.
4- Self-Healing Properties
Some advanced sealants stay active and flexible for long periods. If the seal breaks (due to further movement or pressure), the sealant can re-seal the same hole or others, as long as there’s enough product left inside the tire.
5- Pressure-Driven Seal
The internal air pressure is key; it pushes the sealant into the puncture, aiding in faster and stronger sealing. The higher the pressure, the faster the response.
Today, tires are the third most expensive product in the trucking, construction, and mining industries, surpassed only by labor and fuel costs. Whether you use large quantities of inexpensive tires or just a few tires costing up to $100,000, extending their lifespan is crucial. Coolants, lubricants, balancing agents, and tire sealants can all help add 10-20% to the life of a tire, and the cost of these products is minimal compared to the return on investment. Every product offered by Ride Seal for the tire industry is designed to extend the life of tires and wheels.
The recommended volume of sealant for your specific tire size.
Why
RIDE SEAL
Different formulations for Ride Seal products because we care about the environment . . .
Ride Seal products are formulated with the environment in mind... Tire sealants, tire coolants, airless pump protectors, and lubricants for many industries often contain either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. While Ride Seal strives to use 100% propylene glycol, some brands use high concentrations of ethylene glycol because it is considerably cheaper. The trend in other industries is to move away from ethylene glycol. Here’s a quote from a US DOT report on the topic in the field of aircraft deicing fluids: “Ethylene glycol is toxic to aquatic and mammalian organisms; it is best contained and recycled or otherwise pretreated before disposal. For this reason, it is being replaced, for now, by the less toxic propylene glycol for aircraft deicing.” All Ride Seal products are made as environmentally friendly as possible for several reasons. First, it is clear this is the trend for the future, and Ride Seal has a strong desire to care for future generations. Second, it is friendlier to our workforce to use cleaner, less toxic chemicals. Finally, it is better for the environment.