• tread punctures

• bead leaks

• rim leaks

• porosity

• tube, tire or wheel-related leaks

Longa-Tire has a revolutionary chemical structure that causes this enhancer to continuously remain fluid so that it will immediately fill and seal any hole (up to ¼") in the tread area where air can escape from the tire.

Because of these functions, Longa-Tire life enhancer gives you the benefit of much longer tire life coupled with lower downtime and maintenance costs.

This space-age product combines an ethylene-glycol based solution with natural fibers, artificial fibers, adhesion agents, drying agents, corrosion inhibitors, and other solids.

Longa-Tire is designed to keep the fibers and solids in constant suspension. Because there is no setting of the solids and fibers, Longa-Tire life enhancer is always ready to work for you - no mixing, stirring, or other preparation is necessary.

The adhesion properties in Longa-Tire life enhancer - coupled with the fact that it remains fluid when installed in the tire - provide constant protection for all parts of the tire.

Longa-Tire life enhancer is thixotropic. That is, it thins rapidly when the motion increases, thereby maintaining an even layer of Longa-Tire sealant on all surfaces. Clean up is simple, just rinse with water.

Tools and materials required for installation:

Longa-Tire

Heavy Duty Injection pump with a 10 oz. Stroke (for trucks)

Installation Kit (valve core remover and 2in. plastic hose)

Compressed air to reinflate tire

Hub cap tool (optional)

Longa-Tire Longa-Tire is ready for use. NO mixing or special preparation is required.

Longa-Tire life enhancer is installed quickly and easily through the valve stem. The average installation time is just minutes per tire!

When the vehicle is driven, the fluid action of the solution causes the entire inside treaded surface area of the tire to be coated with Longa-Tire. The adhesion properties contained in Longa-Tire keep the solution in place at all times and keep Longa-Tire ready to seal any source of air loss.

It’s that simple. The tire is now protected from any puncture or other leaks for the remaining life of the tire!

Longa-Tire Longa-Tire life enhancer also helps to dissipate the heat caused by road friction. This allows the tire to run much cooler; as a result of proper air pressure and cooler temperatures, you can get up to 20% to 30% more life from your tire.

When a puncture occurs, the centrifugal force of the rotating tire and internal pressure forces Longa-Tire into the hole. A permanent seal is caused as the hole is packed with the fibers and other solids. Some of the material will go through the hole to the outside of the tire.

When this material is exposed to air, it dries and forms a permanent seal. When the puncturing object is removed, the vehicle should be driven in order to duplicate the above procedure. Once this has taken place, the seal is permanent and will last for the life of the tire.

Should the puncturing object be found after the vehicle was sitting for a long period of time, drive the vehicle before removing the puncturing object to allow the sealant to loosen up and spread. After about (5) miles, remove the puncturing object and continue to drive.

Longa-Tire Longa-Tire life enhancer easily seals holes up to ¼" in diameter. Larger holes will normally seal if they are near the center of the tread area. A puncture that occurs while driving the vehicle will seal instantly and very little air will be lost before a permanent seal is made.

Longa-Tire a tire sealant based on Glycol

Packed in a "squeeze" bottle (no pressure), Longa-Tire is a consistent sealant, and will not separate or dry up. This type of sealant will withstand severe temperatures, and will not freeze. The sealant will loosen up with heat and expand with motion. It is used to prevent flat tires, but also will extend the life of the tire.

The glycol-based sealant Longa-Tire consists of very fine fibers distributed throughout a "glycol" based adhesive. In total, more than 20 ingredients are contained in the product. Longa-Tire is the most advanced tire sealant on the market.

Longa-Tire Longa-Tire will work as effectively for passenger car tires as for truck tires.

Tire Sealant...........Good or Bad?

A good tire sealant will definitely eliminate porosity, which is the major cause of underinflation, heat, tread separations, and premature tire failure.

Tire sealants have been around since the invention of the pneumatic tire early days though, tires were never able to maintain air pressure and were notorious for going flat.

As the motor vehicle became more sophisticated and achieved higher speeds, the tire sealant industry could not produce a product that would withstand the tremendous stress found in a tire at speeds over 30 mph.

It wasn’t until the 1990’s that a breakthrough occurred in the automotive tire sealant industry. With the newest space-age technology applied, a tire sealant was developed that would withstand heat, cold, and the shear centrifugal forces which have always prevented tire sealants from performing for any measurable amount of time. A tire sealant that does not affect the tire balance was now developed.

In an age of unprecedented advancement, technology has produced many new and magnificent achievements for mankind. Longa-Tire is able to perform well, under almost any temperature, and at speeds in excess of 200 mph. Longa-Tire is compatible with any type of tire construction and composition. It will not only prevent rust or corrosion of metals, but will provide a permanent repair and last for the life of the tire. Longa-Tire will prolong the life of the tire.

With tire problems being a major cost for fleets, fleet operators would vainly attempt anything to keep the air in the tires and vehicles rolling.

Three major factors in obtaining a good sealant

SAFETY IS NUMBER ONE

In these day and age of chemical related health problems, a tire sealant must be non-toxic, non-flammable, and able to meet all safety requirements. Longa-Tire is non-toxic, non-flammable, and environmentally safe. It even surpasses the stringent requirements of California Proposition 65 (Clean Air and Water)

COMPATIBILITY IS NUMBER TWO

The sealant should be fully compatible with all components that are present in tires including metal (steel belts and wheels). The specifications require that a tire sealant be tested not only before it is used, but also after 10,000 miles. This assures the sealant will not cause problems later. Longa-Tire has been tested and meets all specifications required. Longa-Tire contains rust inhibitors, and anti-bacteruiostats to make it compatible with all components in tires.

RELIABILITY IS NUMBER THREE

It is very important to ensure that a tire sealant will last the duration that the manufacturer claims. If a manufacturer claims "life of the tire" then he must provide independent test reports that provide results for a minimum 40,000 mile test. If the manufacturer only claims that his product will last 10,000 miles, then that is what he is required to prove. During three and a half year test at Erwin Chemical Laboratories we can prove that Longa-Tire has maintained in liquid form, has not evaporated, and has no effect on the tire.

CAN PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE BE CORRECTED?

Yes. By eliminating the cause, you will alleviate premature failure.

Underinflation is the most detrimental condition for a tire to endure and rapidly promotes premature tire failure. Did you realize that a fleet can easily obtain an

additional 15% to 20% tire life and an additional 5% fuel savings by simply introducing a tire inflation program?

Tire manufacturers, aware that their tires are not capable of maintaining proper air pressure, have been telling the user that it is the user’s responsibility to maintain the tire air pressure. We have been given charts and graphs that emphasize the damages which occur from underinflation and overinflation.

But it is difficult to program the human factor of the vehicle (the driver), on the necessity of checking and replenishing the air in the tires on a routine basis.

Remember, without a way to eliminate porosity, it is essential to establish a routine inflation and inspection program. Additionally, that program must be followed stringently in order to obtain good results.

The major cause for underinflation is porosity, which is the second portion of this problem although it can be corrected. By curing the cause, you eliminate the problem, and the tires will be able to maintain proper air pressure. The only way to eliminate porosity is to utilize a Glycol-based tire sealant.

Preventive Maintenance is the result of various elements which will provide positive help in extending tire life.

LONGA-TIRE VS. RUBBER LATEX SEALANTS