Tire Balls???
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:19 am
I was watching the GNCC on speed vision, and they said some of the pros were using tire balls so they won't get flats. Anyone have any idea what these are?
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 2:36 am
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 3:09 am
i have heard of the tire balls before, but what i was wondering is where can i get rider balls?:wow
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 3:28 am
Seems we got some interest in the rider balls, I mean tire balls.
Tell us more.
Tell us more.
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 4:36 am
haydug, you are fast, it looks like you have rider balls, do you stock them? if so how much?:wow :rotf
:rotfPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 5:32 am
Yes I too would like some rider balls can I buy them by the dozen? Or is this individually priced? 1 Ball per $10. So if I wanted a real set of balls how much would that be?
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 6:36 am
I had a chat with the guys at the tireballs booth at the Ironman GNCC. They were passing out flyers. I believe it was a little over $1000 for 4 atv tires. I don't know if that has changed or not.
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 1:25 pm
If that is true, that is outrageous.
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 4:02 pm
The tire balls are individule cells that go into your tires and eliminate flats. I started testing them at The Wisp GNCC this past summer wich is known for destroying tires. In that first race, I ended up winning my class and found out that I had a 2" gash in the side wall of my tire and I never even knew it. All the balls were still inflated.
The tire balls are very expensive to manufacture so there is a inital sticker shock. One thing you must consider is the money you save on tires. When you do rip a side wall, you can keep using that tire till it wears out where without them you must replace the tire.
A couple more advantages are; traction is greatly improved because you are able to run lower pressure. I set mine to feel about the same as running 3psi which I could never do without them because that would guarntee a flat tire. The other is the ride quaility is much smoother also due to the lower pressure.
So if you are a serious woods or desert racer or just ride in very rocky terrain where flats are a problem then they are worth their weight in gold!
The tire balls are very expensive to manufacture so there is a inital sticker shock. One thing you must consider is the money you save on tires. When you do rip a side wall, you can keep using that tire till it wears out where without them you must replace the tire.
A couple more advantages are; traction is greatly improved because you are able to run lower pressure. I set mine to feel about the same as running 3psi which I could never do without them because that would guarntee a flat tire. The other is the ride quaility is much smoother also due to the lower pressure.
So if you are a serious woods or desert racer or just ride in very rocky terrain where flats are a problem then they are worth their weight in gold!
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 4:11 pm
So, I'm guessing that the tire balls can be transferred from tire to tire? Meaning that one set of balls is basically all you would ever need?