Tire balls

[aka_locojoe]

Ever seen these?
http://www.tireballs.com/

 

[Petrohead]

Well, I have now. I am a little skeptical and curious to see if they really work. Seems like you would not have the pressure needed for a long bicycle haul. I like my tires nic and hard and it seems you would be dealing with a softer tire which would give you more drag and that equals less miles per ride. The upside would be great out here in the desert where flats are inevitable regardless of what you use to prevent the flat (although my tried and true combination of heavy-duty tubes, tire liners and slime have been holding quite well). Very curious as of the cost for a pair. I can't wait to try it out though. Of course they are not offering them for bicycles yet "coming soon".

 

[aka_locojoe]

I recently heard of these from someone I bought a bike from that races motorcycles and swears by them.
Don't think they would be worth the trouble and expense in our case though.

 

[user 135]

Yeh, I don't think the pressure could get high enough, plus all that added weight.

The bike system is not completed yet. I bet they have problems with the skinnier sizes.

 

[B607]

I don't need them for my bikes but I think I could use them in my old Ford tractor I use to run my bushhog. Lots of thorn trees around here. :x Gary

 

[Rustinkerer]

I've thought about spraying Great Stuff foam in the ancient 28"s on my Rollfast. At least the one with the stem broken off! ~Adam