What’s holding you up?
I think it was back in 2009 when I decided Tire Balls would be worth giving a try. We’d been cutting trail at the Salt River Run in Mercer County. You know that place with all the Honey Locust . . . the trees with the LONG thorns? I kept thinking that if there was ever a place to get a flat this was it. They were sponsoring our Series (KORHS) so it was convenient.
Tire Ball (1109)
Well, to make a long story short, I’m sold on the whole concept. Not having to worry about a flat tire is great. Especially on long trips where you’ve spent significant time and money to get there and then all of sudden you (and all your buddies) are dealing with your flat tire.
My Son’s front tires are the best example of how well they perform. On at least three occasions he’s had 5 to 7 flat balls when I’ve pulled his tire off to “upgrade” but the tire was still solidly mounted on the rim. An S12 once and an M12 the other two times. So think about that . . . that is 5 to 7 times (each wheel) that we would have had to deal with a flat front tire. His example is extreme though. Typically, I only have 1 or 2 flat balls by the time the tire is in need of changing. Sometimes none are flat at all.
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I have a rear wheel that I mounted up with a brand new Michelin Trials tire in June of 2012 before heading out West. It has over 700 miles on it . . . maybe more . . . the knobs still over 75% there in terms of height and it probably has 3 flat Balls from what I can tell. The tire is still mounted well on the rim and it just plain hooks up and goes where instructed.
Additionally, don’t forget about how it helps you in terms of suspension and traction. The ability to run a lower pressure with the balls does wonders for traction! A wide footprint that readily conforms to all shapes equals forward motion where others are left standing still.
See you on the trail!