How Much Sealant Should I Use?
Liquid sealant runs freely inside the tire. When puncture occurs, a small portion of sealant is sucked into the hole and seals the puncture permanently.
Insuring an effective sealant protection, sealant must reach any relevant part of the tire. Using too small amount of sealant reduces weight but may leave you exposed to ineffective protection. Sealant amount in your tire depends on tire size and riding/ storage conditions. Use 60ml to 120ml of sealant in each MTB tire, 40ml to 60ml for a single road tire and 125ml for fat bike and PLUS tire. The drawing below shows the difference in the tire protected area when using 60 ml and 120 ml sealant per tire.
Maintenance
To maintain the correct amount of sealant in your tires, add a third (1/3) of the original amount used for each tire periodically. In cold climate add sealant every 3-6 months and in hot climate every 2-4 month.
Tips
- You can set a recurring alert in your calendar to remind you to add sealant.
- Always apply sealant when the valve is at 8 o'clock position.
