FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Heavy Vehicles

1What if the puncture wound is on the sidewall?
Unfortunately, a wound on the sidewall cannot be fixed. This is not unique to TireCare sealant and is applicable to competitor products as well. For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended to change to a new tire.
2My tire is using Nitrogen, any issues ?
No, TireCare sealant works with both nitrogen and regular air.
3How long can I store a sealed bottle of TireCare Sealant and under what conditions ?
TireCare sealant has a 5 years shelf life and can withstand temperatures from minus 40℃ to 55 ℃.
4My tire already has another brand of sealant inside. Can I still apply TireCare sealant ?
We do not recommend this approach as the formula difference may have an unexpected chemical reaction and compromise the effectiveness of TireCare sealant’s unique formula.
5I have some leftover sealant from another platform (e.g. Light Vehicles). Can I apply them for Trucks?
No, each TireCare sealant is specially formulated for the specific vehicle platform and should not be applied to a non-compatible platform.
6How much sealant should I apply for my tire?
For commercial vehicles, please contact us so that we can better understand your fleet’s requirement and make the appropriate recommendation for the amount of sealant to be applied to the tires.
7Does it effect to retread the tire?
NO. TireCare is 100% biodegradable & Water soluble
8Does it able to seal puncture up to 130 PSI?
Yes.
9Does it work with tube or tubeless?
It’s applicable for tube and tubeless.
10How long can the product be kept?
TireCare can keep for 5 years. Open the cap does not effect the lifespan.
11Is it TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System Friendly.
Yes.

Cars

1Can I apply TireCare sealant prior to a puncture ?
Yes, you can. However, if the sealant is applied prior to a puncture across all 4 tires – it is recommended to travel at a maximum speed of 80km/h to avoid potential steering vibration symptoms. This characteristic is not unique to TireCare and is applicable to all other tire sealant products in the market currently. However, these symptoms will not be present if TireCare revive sealant is applied post-puncture (i.e. there is no speed restrictions).
2What happens if I get hit with subsequent punctures after applying the sealant?
TireCare sealant will permanently seal the subsequent punctures (up to 12mm) in seconds upon impact for the next 15,000 km.
3Will TireCare sealant work with run-flat tires?
Yes, TireCare sealant is fully-compatible with run-flat tires.
4Will TireCare sealant progressively block the valve over time?
No, there will be no impact to your valve opening.
5Do I need still need to replace my tires or engage a mechanic to patch it post-puncture ?
No, this is not necessary. TireCare sealant is a permanent fix for your punctures.
6What if the foreign object (e.g. nail) is still embedded in the tire ?
Safely remove the foreign object and simply resume riding – the sealant will seal the puncture wound permanently within seconds.
7What if the puncture wound is on the sidewall ?
Unfortunately, a wound on the sidewall cannot be fixed. This is not unique to TireCare sealant and is applicable to competitor products as well. For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended to change to a new tire.
8My tire is using Nitrogen, any issues ?
No, TireCare sealant works with both nitrogen and regular air.
9How long can I store a sealed bottle of TireCare Sealant and under what conditions?
TireCare sealant has a 5 years shelf life and can withstand temperatures from minus 40℃ to 55 ℃.
10My tire already has another brand of sealant inside. Can I still apply TireCare sealant to it?
We do not recommend this approach as the formula difference may have an unexpected chemical reaction and compromise the effectiveness of TireCare sealant’s unique formula.
11I have some leftover sealant from another platform (e.g. Bicycles). Can I apply them for my car?
No, each TireCare sealant is specially formulated for the specific vehicle platform and should not be applied to a non-compatible platform.
12How much sealant should I apply for my tire?
Please refer to the application chart located on the label of the TireCare sealant bottle’s label.

Motorbikes

1Just to be sure, the TireCare sealant can be injected into my tires prior to a puncture ?
Yes, the sealant can be applied prior to a puncture.
2That’s great, but will the TireCare sealant progressively block the valve over time?
No, there will be no impact to your valve opening.
3What type of tires are supported ?
TireCare’s motorcycle sealant works with both tube and tubeless tires.
4Do I need still need to replace my tires or engage a mechanic to patch it post-puncture ?
No, this is not necessary. TireCare sealant is a permanent fix for your punctures.
5What if the foreign object (e.g. nail) is still embedded in the tire ?
Safely remove the foreign object (engage professional assistance if necessary) and simply resume riding – the sealant will seal the puncture wound permanently within seconds.
6What if the puncture wound is on the sidewall ?
Unfortunately, a wound on the sidewall cannot be fixed. This is not unique to TireCare sealant and is applicable to competitor products as well. For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended to change to a new tire.
7My tire is using Nitrogen, any issues ?
No, TireCare sealant works with both nitrogen and regular air.
8How long can I store a sealed bottle of TireCare Sealant and under what conditions?
TireCare sealant has a 5 years shelf life and can withstand temperatures from minus 40℃ to 55 ℃.
9My tire already has another brand of sealant inside. Can I still apply TireCare sealant to it?
We do not recommend this approach as the formula difference may have an unexpected chemical reaction and compromise the effectiveness of TireCare sealant’s unique formula.
10I have some leftover TireCare sealant from another platform (e.g. Bicycles). Can I apply them for Motorcycles?
No, each TireCare sealant is specially formulated for the specific vehicle platform and should not be applied to a non-compatible platform.
11How much sealant should I apply for my tire?
Please refer to the application chart located on the label of the TireCare sealant bottle’s label.

Bicycles

1Road Bike Rims
  • There are 3 type of road bike rim: Tube, Tubular and tubeless.
  • TireCare sealant will NOT damage the rim (even for carbon).
  • TireCare sealant will NOT leave any hardened residue on the rim.
  • TireCare sealant will NOT damage the tire.
  • TireCare sealant can be easily cleaned off the rim with running water or tissue paper.
  • TireCare sealant only reacts with the rubber component of the tire.
    • 2Road Bike Valve
  • 2 type of valves: Presta and Schrader.
  • For tubular tires, the same principle applies.
  • TireCare sealant will NOT cause any blockage within the valve.
  • TireCare sealant can only be applied if the valve core can be removed.
    • 3Mountain Bike
  • TireCare sealant works very well for MTB tubeless as there is a no inner tube to seal in the event of a punctual ( i.e the sealant can focus on sealing just the tire).
  • Please note that the thickness of the rim tape will have an impact on the percentage of inner leaks. We recommend you to use a thicker rim tape to avoid sealant leaking.
  • Please also note that the tire bead thickness needs to be considered when it comes to the amount of sealant required to effectively seal the tire sidewall and the rim.
  • Diameter of the inner side tubeless rim will affect the performance of installation time and sealant amount used.
  • For maximum effectiveness, the wheel should be rotated such that the puncture wound is facing the ground (i.e at the bottom); this well enables the TireCare sealant to “rush” to the wound and permanently seal it.
  • We recommend that use amount 80ml TireCare sealant for 26-27.5 inch tire and 120-160ml TireCare sealant for a 29 inch tire.
    • 4Mountain Bike Tube (Tube)
  • In the event of a puncture, the TireCare sealant permanently seals the puncture wound on both the outer tire and the inner tube.
  • Do take note that the quality of the tube is also a key determining factor towards the effectiveness of the TireCare sealant.
  • A thicker inner tube would enable TireCare sealant to seal more punctures and a faster rate.
  • For maximum effectiveness, the wheel should be rotated such that the punctual wound is facing the ground (i.e at the bottom); this well enables the TireCare sealant to “rush” to the wound and permanently seal it.
  • In the event of a big puncture (2-4mm), the TireCare sealant would require a few more seconds to permanently seal the inner tube.
  • We highly recommend that 80ml be applies for each tire in order for sealant to be effective. It is also possible to increase the amount beyond 80ml per tire; this would further reduce the time taken for the time taken for the sealant to permanently seal the puncture wound.
    • 5Mountain Bike Rim
  • There are two type of mountain bike rim: Tube and Tubeless.
  • TireCare sealant will NOT damage the rim (even for carbon rim).
  • TireCare sealant will NOT leave any hardened residue on the rim.
  • TireCare sealant will NOT damage the tire.
  • TireCare sealant can be easily cleaned off the rim with running water or tissue paper.
  • TireCare sealant react performance on rubber material ONLY.
    • 6Mountain Bike Valve
  • 2 type of valves: Presta and Schrader.
  • 2 type of material mountain bike valve: copper and aluminum, we advise pick aluminum valve.
  • TireCare sealant will NOT cause any blockage within the valve.
  • TireCare sealant can only be applied if the valve core can be removed.