The Original Tiremilk™

Product Q&A

CAN AIRSEAL HIDE A DANGEROUS PUNCTURE?
ANSWER: NO!
AirSeal is specially formulated to, in the case of a large puncture or blowout, bleed out slowly and release air in a controlled manner. This allows the operator to bring the vehicle to a controlled and safe stop. If a large puncture causes major internal damage to the casing or belts, AirSeal will not disguise or mask this damage. AirSeal provides a high degree of safety and reliability, that has never been duplicated by any competitor.

DOES AIRSEAL CAUSE A BALANCE PROBLEM?
ANSWER: NO!
AirSeal cannot create an imbalance problem. An imbalance, out-of-round or front suspension problem could be aggravated by AirSeal, but not created. It is recommended that tires be inspected and balanced prior to installing AirSeal.

CAN AIRSEAL BE USED WITH ALL TYPES OF TIRES?
ANSWER: YES!
AirSeal can be used in any pneumatic tire, from wheelbarrows to earthmoving equipment.

IS AIRSEAL COMPATIBLE WITH TIRES?
ANSWER: YES!
AirSeal is fully compatible with all components used in tires.

WILL AIRSEAL ATTACK OR CORRODE WHEELS?
ANSWER: NO!
AirSeal contains a full rust inhibiting system that prevents rust and corrosion from forming.  Never install AirSeal into a rusted wheel.  Clean and paint the wheel, then install AirSeal.

CAN TIRES BE RETREADED?
ANSWER:  YES!
AirSeal is fully compatible with all retreading methods. AirSeal contains rubber conditioners and will seal off air migration porosity.  

CAN I REPAIR A TIRE CONTAINING AIRSEAL?
ANSWER: YES!
Repairs are made in tubes or tubeless tires quite simply, by moving the AirSeal away from the wound and drying the area.  Buff and patch as usual. 

CAN AIRSEAL BE USED IN TUBE-TYPE TIRES?
ANSWER: YES!
Tubes are very unpredictable and susceptible to getting ripped instead of punctured. A tube squirms within a tire at high speeds, therefore, a puncturing object would tend to rip the tube if left in the tire. Slow-speed vehicles normally do not have these problems.  Nails and puncturing objects should be removed before the tube can get ripped from the squirming action.

DOES AIRSEAL CREATE A MESS WHEN CHANGING TIRES OR SENDING THEM OUT FOR RETREADING? 
ANSWER: NO!
AirSeal contains "Thixogel" which controls the viscosity of the product. AirSeal clings to the walls of the tire and does not splash like water. In its liquid state, AirSeal is water-soluble and can be washed out of the tire for retreading. 

HOW DOES AIRSEAL REPAIR A TIRE?
ANSWER:
AirSeal is designed to be installed as part of a preventative maintenance program.  Once installed, the vehicle should be driven approximately 3 to 5 miles. This allows for it to coat the inner surface of a tire, condition the rubber and eliminate porosity leaks. Then, if a puncture should occur, AirSeal coats the puncturing object, sealing around it. If the object is removed, AirSeal will be forced into the wound by the air pressure in the tire and held in place by the natural recovery of the rubber. The repair will then begin to cure from exposure to the outside atmosphere creating a permanent seal.

HOW BIG A HOLE WILL AIRSEAL REPAIR? 
ANSWER:
Standard Grade AirSeal will seal punctures in the tread area up to ¼" (6.35 mm) in size, automatically, permanently and reliably. Heavy Grade AirSeal will seal punctures in the tread area up to ½" (12.7 mm). 

CAN AIRSEAL PREVEN DRY-ROT IN TIRES? 
ANSWER: YES!
AirSeal contains special antioxidants.  As tires age, they lose their elasticity and dry-rot.  AirSeal's will preserve the inner surface of the tire, thereby providing longer tire life.

WILL AIRSEAL SEAL SIDEWALL PUNCTURES?
ANSWER: IN SOME CASES, YES!
Due to the thin construction and excessive flexing of sidewalls, we cannot guarantee puncture sealing of sidewalls. However, we have had many anecdotal reports over the years of sidewall punctures sealing.

IS AIRSEAL'S REPAIR AS GOOD AS A PATCH?
ANSWER: IT'S BETTER!
The inside patch can come loose if not applied properly, and has no protection for the exposed belts within the wound.  AirSeal repairs the complete wound from the inside-out, then cures and protects the tires construction against contaminants. 

WILL AIRSEAL DRY OR BALL-UP IN THE TIRE?
ANSWER: NO!
AirSeal's Thixogel protects against separation and maintains the liquid carriers within the formulation. 

DOES AIRSEAL RUN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TIRE?
ANSWER: NO!
Thixogel transforms the formulation into a unique gel state that clings to the entire inner surface of the tire and wheel.  There are no adhesives or chemical changes to the tire that would void the tire's warranty.  This ability to coat the inner surface of both the tire and wheel is one of AirSeal's closely guarded secrets. 

HOW LONG WILL AIRSEAL LAST IN THE TIRE? 
ANSWER: FOR THE LIFE OF THE TIRE!
Since 1969, AirSeal has not failed to provide protection.  AirSeal's Thixogel enables the formulation to withstand the tremendous SHEER FORCES (centrifugal force) generated in a rotating tire.  Most tire sealants will break down from HEAT  or repeated Sheer Force cycles, which will disintegrate the sealing compound.  

WILL AIRSEAL FREEZE?
ANSWER:  NO!
In fact AirSeal's operating temperature are -40º F to +300º F.  AirSeal will only thicken at temperatures lower than -40º F and then will return to its normal viscosity as the tire warms up from rotation.