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Limitations of Formula X

There are certain limitations of Formula X Gel you should know so as to set the right kind of expectations from the protection offered by Formula X Gel based tyre puncture sealant. As we understood the concept and technology used to protect your tube and tubeless tyres with Formula X gel, the key factors that contribute to the success of the Formula X gel are

1. The quality of the Formula X gel coat OR how effectively has Formula X been installed:

This is ensured by adding sufficient gel quantity and by following step by step installation instructions, especially the post installation ride / drive for 10 kms under the speed of 40kmph for the gel coat to set. The Formula X Gel coat can be seen in the adjacent image of a tubeless tyre. A similar coat is formed within the tube in case of a tube based tyre.

2. The condition of the tyre:

Formula X depends on the tyres rubber elasticity to perform. The tyres rubber elasticity is lost when the tyre ages or has been used up to its legal life. We recommend Formula X to be installed in fresh tyres with atleast 50% life remaining. If the tyres rubber fails to recover the rubber particles inside the Formula X gel will not be able to clot causing air to leak.

3. Post Installation Care:

Formula X requires some basic care to perform effectively. The care is no different from caring about your tyres in general. Maintaining the tyre pressure and regular tyre inspections to remove any unnoticed punctured objects is the post instllation care you need to avoid puncture failures in the non-repairable area (Shoulders & Side-walls of the tyre). Removing unnoticed punctured objects ensure that your tyre does not suffer consequential damage. Tyre inspections are free at any of our authorized Channel or Retail partners.

Typical cases where Formula X Gel will fail

The Formula X gel will not repair holes or cuts. (Refer image)

The Formula X gel depends on the tyres rubber elasticity to work efficiently. The seal is held by the contracting rubber when the puncture hole contracts. Loss of rubber elasticity will limit the contraction of the punctured hole causing the gel to pass through without repairing the puncture. Rubber elasticity in a tyre is lost if:
  • The tyre has aged
  • Poor storage conditions
  • Under / Over inflation
  • The tyre tread depth below the legally permitted 2mm measure
  • In case of a puncture caused by a large object specifically
    • Over 3mm diameter in case of two wheelers
    • Over 6mm diameter in case of four wheelers
    • Over 12mm diameter in case of heavy commercial vehicles
Formula X gel coats and repairs punctures in the standard repairable area of the tyre. i.e. The Formula X gel will not repair punctures on the shoulders and side walls of the tyre. Refer image below

Formula X Gel coats and protects in the standard repairable area of the tyre


NOTE: The above mentioned limitations are in fact the limitations of any tyre as per tyre industry standards. The limitation of any tyre is the performance limitation of the Formula X Gel.