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[Closed] Why does sealant invalidate a UST warranty?

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I purchased a Swalbe Racing Ralph for a pricely sum, then about 2 months later with only 10 rides on it...kaboom. The sidewall has gone so that it no longer holds air as a USE tyre.
Referring this to the supplier, and according to their website, using sealant( as I had- just Stans) invalidates the warranty
Why should this be?
They are passing it back to the manufacturer, but are not hopeful of replacement....expensive grrr...


 
Posted : 18/07/2010 10:38 pm
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ammonia in the sealant can cause delamination of the tires layers ....


 
Posted : 18/07/2010 10:40 pm
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Thanks- guess any sealant used in plugging small holes would have have access to the structure of the tyre. Still annoying tho'


 
Posted : 18/07/2010 10:47 pm
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I had a Nobby Nic UST that wouldn't hold air and was told by Schwalbe that it should be used with sealant!

I now just use Maxxis.


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 8:25 am