Stop Flats with the Product Consumers Are Talking About - Read the Reviews

We Tested RhinoDillos Tire Liners.  The Lab Tested Them.  Bike Dealers Tested Them.  Here Are Reviews From Real World Tests by Bike Enthusiasts Like You

As you will see in the reviews that follow, nothing has yet been invented that stop 100% of bicycle flats.  However, RhinoDillos tire liners are now proven to be the most effective method to stop flats in bikes.  Please don't hesitate to visit our website that tells all the details at http://RhinoDillos.com

RhinoDillos are available at bike shops across the US.  We have a handy Bike Shop Dealer Locator available to you by clicking here.

If your shop doesn't carry RhinoDillos, they can probably place a special order for them.  If they won't do that, you can buy them on Amazon.com.  Don't accept any other brand or method for stopping flats. 

Here's what consumers are saying about their RhinoDillos Tire Liners.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, questionable sizing, June 2, 2013

By 

Daveh (Central, CA USA) -

Purchased tube protectors because the Bullhead stickers are everywhere I ride and the leak sealing products just can't keep up with them.
After some research and reading lots of reviews, I selected this item in a size larger than my tires, since it is easy to remove too much stuff than make a small thing larger. Installation was pretty simple and straightforward. Product works as advertised no punctures and no leaks.

5.0 out of 5 stars THESE THINGS REALLY DO WORK!, June 1, 2013

By 

Shaniesean - 

I BOUGHT THESE FOR MY COMMUTER BIKE(MARIN LOMBARD DISC) THAT I RIDE TO WORK 20 MILES ROUND TRIP 3 TO 4 TIMES PER WEEK. BEFORE INSTALLING THE LINERS, I WOULD GET A FLAT TIRE ABOUT ONCE PER MONTH. SINCE INSTALLING THESE LINERS IN MY TIRES, I HAVEN'T HAD A FLAT TIRE IN ALMOST A YEAR!! HANDS DOWN, THIS IS, BY FAR, THE BEST UPGRADE OF THE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS I'VE SPENT ON MY BIKE IN THE PAST YEAR JUST FOR THE PEACE OF MIND AND THE WORRY FREE FEELING OF NOT HAVING TO STOP AND FIX A FLAT TIRE. GREAT PRODUCT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good price for comparable quality!, June 1, 2013

By Osvaldo J. Ramirez - Save yourself a few bucks without giving up quality, so no matter where you bike you can help reduce flat. Saves you the cost of puncture resistance tires.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars RhinoDillos Rock!, May 20, 2013

By CharlesWells - I,ve learned one thing for sure, that is: If it has air in it ,it's gonna escape. I researched the RhinoDillos tube protectors before ever ordering and was satisfied with my selection, however, I still had a flat tire even though I was using Avenir thorn resistant tubes and Slime tube sealer along with the RhinoDillo tube protectors. A very little piece of wire,and I'm talking LITTLE , about the size of a two day old whisker, left me out on the side of the road. Next step, probably kevlar tires! Despite my luck ,I'm still happy with the RhinoDillos and will always use them!

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Necessity, April 24, 2013

By Robert C. Ernst (CA,USA) - I live in a are where there are lots of goat-head thorns. All of my bikes have tire lines, or I'd be fixing flats every day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Won't ride without them., April 21, 2013

Sara (North California) - I'm using Rhinodillos in 700 x 23 c tires on my late 80's Univega road bike. I keep my tires inflated at 120 psi, and cycle about 50-60 miles per week at the time of this review.

Installation:
What a pain in the neck. Be patient, make sure you have good tire levers and center the liners in the tire. Make sure the liners aren't creeping up the sidewall. The liner will overlap, and that is perfectly okay. If you feel a hop in your tire after installation, make sure you haven't pinched the inner tube between the rim and the tire bead. I already managed to do that once, and the bike mechanic looked at me like I was a fool. The effort is worth it, and installation of 700 x 23 c tires are a pain in the butt anyway, liners or not.

Experience:
700 miles, countless piles of glass from broken windows AND broken bottles (I commute through a bar district), and endless supply of road debris and the tail end of thorn season, NOT A SINGLE FLAT. I am using the liners with tires that are cheap, soft and have very little protection from flats on their lonesome.

4.0 out of 5 stars They work!, February 25, 2013

By Carl Harsch - After 3 flats without these liners, I installed a set of these in the same tires. I haven't had a flat since. I didn't trim them at all, so there's a slight overlap.

4.0 out of 5 stars Save money on tubes, February 22, 2013

By pat - I used to be a cheap-skate when it came to my tubes and tires, even lining the inside of my tires with duct tape. The duct tape did work, but dont be ghetto like that..aint nobody got time for that!! Slip these little bad dogs in and you dont have to worry about duct tape and goat-heads anymore ! 

5.0 out of 5 stars so far so good, December 14, 2013

By Mike Looney - Highly recommended. Will write back if I get a flat -- so far so good. Easy to put in the tire and definitely provides ease-of-mind in thinking about a 50 mile ride without worrying about a flat.

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong product, Epic customer support., October 12, 2012 By  EraZorX - So I bought a set of these for my bike, since the road on my commute tends to be spiky at times. Due to sheer luck, I managed to get a flat the first day out! I had ran over about 3 thorns, but only one punctured a tube. However, the liner actually stopped the thorn, but the tube punctured somehow. I emailed the company about my problem, and they sent me a new tube and liner for the popped tire! Apparently, I just got really unlucky, as no tire liner is totally invincible, after all. I haven't gotten any other flats since then, so it was probably just a fluke. I'll update this review if something else comes up. When companies can stand behind their products like this, though, I know they have a quality product! 5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good!, August 29, 2012 By boo-koo "boo-koo" (Miami, FL USA) -I purchased a used Specialized road bike that had tires which appeared to be in very good condition. But after 3 days riding on local streets I got a flat. Thats when I discovered tire liners and upon more research saw the Youtube video that claimed these where superior to the competition. So I purchased a set. Since then I have rode for 2 months and have not gotten a flat tire. So I am very happy with this item and recommend it. It does not affect the ride or make me go any slower. It was easy to install myself and I am no mechanic (Thats for sure). I think these are a good investment and add an extra layer of protection from flats. 4.0 out of 5 stars I'm Sold! -- Wait, still got a thorn, but definitely the toughest out there., August 17, 2012 By  Matt (Yakima, WA) - I found a new trail on my commute home that I absolutely love. The bad part was I'm pretty sure I've gotten 4-5 flats in the matter of 2 weeks from thorns. I day I got them. They are amazing. Buy them now, and never look back. I wrote the above review about 4 days ago. (and dropped it from 5 stars to two) Well yesterday on my way home, a thorn punctured THROUGH the rhinodillo. Please see my photos of it. Replaced another tube and will try them again I guess. Edit: 9/10 I sent an email to the company about the liners not holding up. Without even asking they sent me a refund check and a new tube with an apology letter. They also sent a "test kit" which comes with 2 mr tuffy liners, rhinodillos and the StopFlat 2. I can assure you the Rhinodillo was the toughest of them all, it just bended around the "thorn" they send. I'm changing my review from 2 stars back to 4 stars because I will support any company that stands by their products like this. 5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good, July 18, 2012 By Mike -I ordered these tire liners because of another review I saw on Amazon telling me to watch the promotional video of Rhinodillo tire liners. Based on the video, this product appeared to be far superior to Mr. Tuffy tire liners. I have never used Mr. Tuffy tire liners, but the demonstration video seemed to prove that these tire liners offer significantly more protection than other brands. To back up, the reason I bought this product is that I had a run of about 4 flat tires in a two week period, and I was about to lose my mind. Soooo, I picked up a set of Contintental Gatorskin tires (also from Amazon), as well as Rhinodillo tire liners to ensure a flat tire would not be coming my way for quite some time. I compete in triathlons in Utah, and I train during the week riding anywhere between 60 and 90 miles per week. So you can understand why flat tires would drive me absolutely nuts. The rhinodillo tire liners were not very user friendly to install, but I watched a couple of Youtube videos on intalling Mr. Tuffy tire liners, and the process for Rhinodillo tire liners is identical. Just make sure you take your time installing and don't get frustrated. For both tires, it took me about an hour (but it seemed like longer). A trick is when you first get them, take them out of the package, unroll them, and then reverse roll them so that they are not so stiff and coiled when you actually go to install them. These tire liners do add a little bit of weight to your tires, which for me wasn't an issue since I look at it as better training with a heavier tire, as well as I shouldn't have to stop and change flat tires (which can totally ruin any time advantage you might have with light performance tires). So the bottom line is this; if you want added protection to your road bike tires, Rhinodillo tire liners will almost certainly help prevent minor flat tires caused by small punctures to the tire itself. Just make sure you inspect your tires after every ride to make sure you don't continually ride with something stuck in your tire. 5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Around, May 13, 2013 By elitegunslinger - These are fantastic; I have already rode a couple hundred miles on these tire liners with no issues. Not a single flat from trail riding, street, or anywhere. My Cannondale had gotten a flat every couple trips, this is a relief for my wallet and for everyone I'm with having to wait for a tube swap. Highly recommended.

What Bike Shops Are Saying About Stopping Flat Tires with RhinoDillos Tire Liners

Tested by Bike Shops - Tested in the Lab.  RhinoDillos Tire Liners

 Stopping Flats Is Important To Bike Shops.  Here's Their Opinions on The Best Way to Stop Flats

I’m very impressed with the quality and endurance of Rhino Dillos. The test kit was like a tire liner wake up call.

    -Michael; Walla Walla, WA

I was inspired to purchase Rhino Dillos after witnessing our demo at Interbike last year in Las Vegas. I drank the RD kool~aid.  In fact, Rhino Dillos are my first choice for tire liners.

    -Dave; Temple City, CA

The first time I ever saw them was on our bike shop shelf.  I love their toughness and quality.

    -Tracy; Pacifica CA

I carry Rhino Dillos in my shop.  I really like their toughness and the way they hold up.

    -Justin; Phoenix, AZ

I likes RD and am impressed with their toughness and quality.

    -H.H; Edmond, OK

I recently purchased Rhino Dillos from J & B after hearing such great feedback about our liners.

    -Tony; Albuquerque, NM

Our customers truly love your product.

    -Gus; Tucson, AZ

I love RhinoDillos and happily carries the brand … I’m 100% committed to Rhino Dillos and became a fan of the product after playing around with the original test kit that was sent my way.  It worked!    -J.S.; Prescott, AZ

A Hans Johnsen rep who inspired our shop to carry Rhino Dillos.     -Steven; Santa Fe, NM

All 4 of our stores carry Rhino Dillos and love them. It is our ultimate favorite tire liner! The feedback for Rhino Dillos from our customers is amazing.

    -Eric; Mission Viejo, CA/Laguna Niguel, CA/Anaheim Hills, CA/Irvine, CA

I Carry RhinoDillos tire liners and love them. I would like 3 test kits to place on display for my customers. These kits will be placed on various counters throughout his store.  My customers are always asking to try out the durability of Rhino Dillos.

    -Bill; Thornton, CO

I received your test kit and it made a believer out of me. Now RhinoDillos is the only one he carries!

    -Danny; Stockton, CA

I just started selling Rhino Dillos and love them. In fact, I am leaning towards no longer stocking Mr. Tuffys and just ordering Rhino Dillos instead! I was inspired to purchase RhinoDillos thanks to your mailers, postcards and distributor ads.

    -Kevin; Merced, CA

I carry Mr. Tuffys, Rhino Dillos, Stop Flat 2 and Slime.  My favorite though is RhinoDillos. Best product!

    -Pete; Ventura, CA

likes and carries Rhino Dillos. In fact, he asked if he could get a few of our test kits to display on his counter to show how amazing Rhino Dillos are to his customers.

    -Terry; Hoquiam, WA

I used to carry Mr. Tuffy and then I received one of the test kits which made a Rhino Dillos believer out of us. We got rid of our Tuffys and now only use RhinoDillos!

    -Tony; Santa Maria, CA

likes and carries Rhino Dillos in his store.

    -Mason; Morgan Hill, CA

likes Rhino Dillos and definitely stocks them in his store.

    -John; Tucson, AZ

likes Rhino Dillos and carries our product in her store.

    -Jan; Hot Springs, AR

carries Rhino Dillos and recommends them highly even more so than Mr. Tuffy.

    -Patrick; Davis, CA

Carries Rhino Dillos and really like them. Would love an extra test kit to display on his counter for his customers.

    -John; Turlock, CA

a big fan of Rhino Dillos and carries our tire liners. Would love a test kit to place on display for his customers.

    -Joey; Ventura, CA

I like and carriy Rhino Dillos in my store.

    -Tim; Phoenix, AZ

I carry and love Rhino Dillos

    -Trent; Casa Grande, AZ

carries and love, love, loves Rhino Dillos. His personal favorite out of all the bike liners that he carries.

He shared that they've tested Rhino Dillos using thorns, barbed wire and more and that Rhino Dillos is the toughest and securest of all tire liners.

    -Wlofie; North Palm Beach, FL

Goat Heads Thorns and Bicycle Tire Puncture Flats - RhinoDillos to the Rescue

Goat Head Thorns - Designed to destroy feet and bicycle tires

Five Ways to Beat Goat Heads and Keep Riding in the Western United States

RhinoDillos Tire Liners Stop 95% of Goat Head Flats

Cyclists East of Kansas don't get it.  They don't understand why their cousins in California, Arizona, Texas, and all the other Western States complain so much about flats.  I think it would be reasonable that we send each of them a little package containing an adult goat head all dried out under the desert sun. 

Humans everywhere have been trying to figure out how to stop flats in tires with inner tubes since the inner tube was invented by Peter Strauss in 1911.  Sure, the ride was a lot more comfortable with an innertube instead of a solid tire, but a flat tire can truly ruin your day.

Many inventions followed, but the big breakthrough came from a New Jersey Schwinn Dealer who created the first plastic tire liner in the late 1970's.  After a disastrous start using vinyl (which became brittle and caused flats under heat), the company switched to polyurethane.  Since 1981, tire liners have been the preferred method of stopping bicycle flats caused by goat heads and other troublesome puncture flats in bicycles.

The RhinoDillos Tire Liner goes between tire and tube

Tire liners prevent flats by providing a hardened plastic belt between the tire and the inner tube.  This belt resists sharp objects in four ways.  First it is very hard to penetrate.  Second, it is elastic and gives way to the pressure. Third, it adds density.  Thus a short object will not reach the inner tube.  Finally, it moves around under the tire.  If the thorns point enters the RhinoDillos tire liner, it now must move through the liner to reach the tube.  But the liner is moving and often breaks the tip off before it can penetrate.

In 2011, Skye Bicycle Supply brought to market the current reigning champ among liners.  Their engineers found a way to make the top surface of the liner even more resistant to sharp objects.  The company was amazed to see just how tough the product was in their tests.  They decided to go to an outside lab and have the Rhinodillos tire liners tested against the other tire liners on the market.  The lab tests were conclusive.   RhinoDillos were more resistance to penetration.

Many bike shops in the Western States sell RhinoDillos Tire Liners.   If your shop doesn't, you may want to ask them to place a special order with their distributor.  Dealers all over the United States were sent special test kits that allowed them to see the clear difference between RhinoDillos and other leading brands.  You might want to ask your dealer why he hasn't gone with the best.

Obviously, your best choice for stopping goat head thorns from eating your tubes is RhinoDillos Tire Liners.  But we promised you five ways to stop flats on bicycle tires.

2.  If you are riding in an area known to have lots of flat producing road hazards, give your tires a quick check each time you stop.  In many cases the goat heads or other types of road hazards haven't even penetrated the tire yet.  Knock them off before they get a chance.

3.  When you do have a flat, always make sure to check the inside of the tire casing for any remaining pieces of the hazard.  If you don't have a RhinoDillos Tire Liner installed, even a very tiny piece of thorn or other hazard can easily puncture your tube.

4.  Keep your tires properly aired up.  Under inflation can cause pinch flats.

5.  RhinoDillos Tire Liners should prevent about 95% of puncture flats.  If you have been getting one flat a week, you should now go 20 weeks without a flat.  However, if you are getting one flat a day, and with the RhinoDillos installed, you are still getting a flat every month, you may want to double down on your flat prevention.  You can do this by using flat resistance tires in addition to the liners.  These may cost around $40 each, but combined with the RhinoDillos, you'll probably cut down the flats by another big percent.

For more information on RhinoDillos Tire Liners, go to http://RhinoDillos.com

How to Install Bicycle Tire Liners in Bicycle Tires and Stop Flats

Stop flats best with RhinoDillos Tire Liners

Dealer Installation Is Recommended for Tire Liners, but if You Insist on DIY, Here Are the Steps

Before you begin the installation of your new tire liners, a word to the wise.  Recent laboratory tests, and tests conducted by bicycle dealers nationwide, have proven that the RhinoDillo brand of bicycle  tire liners is substantially more resistant to puncture than other leading brands.  You can check out the results of these tests by going to this website.

Step number 1.  Roll out the liner and give it some time to relax from the shape it has acquired from being rolled up.  You may even want to double it back on itself near the end, by rolling it the reverse way.  This will make the liner easier to handle.

Step number 2.  Never cut the end of the liner.  It is designed to overlap in the tire casing.  However, if the liner has a sharp corner on the end, you may want to use an abrasive to feather this out.  Some brands are very good about keeping the ends well rounded.  Others are not quite as consistent.

Step number 3.  You don't have to remove the wheel from the bicycle in order to install.  If you have QR (quick release), you may prefer to remove the wheels to create greater leverage for removing the tire casing from the rim.

Step number 4.  When removing the tire casing, only remove it half way, and leave the inner tube partially inflated.  This will make it easier to install the liner.  So deflate the tube partially at this step in order to make it easier to remove the tire casing.

Step number 5.  Insert a tire removal tool, or if you're really good, your fingers under the bead of the tire and remove one side of the tire from the rim.


Step number 6.  Feed the tire liner up into the crown of the tire casing with the curve of the liner matching the curve of the tire.  For dual durometer tire liners (by far the best) this will be the side of the liner with the thin color strip against the tire, and the side without the color strip facing the inner tube.  The color strip is made of very tough material and provides more resistance to puncture than liners that are all one color (single durometer or single hardness).

Step number 7.  Feed the tire liner all the way around the tire until it meets the other end.  Overlap these end.  While holding the liner in place push the innertube into the casing so that it is now helping to maintain the position of the liner.  This will all be done with one side of the casing bead still in position on the rim.

Step number 8.  When the innertube is fully in place, check to see if the liner has also remained in place.  If it has slipped, push it back over the top of the tube into position.  If necessary, add a little more air to the tube to help keep the liner in place.

Step number 9.  Use your tire changing tool or the heal of your hand to replace the bead of the tire over the bead of the rim until it is fully remounted.  Now add air and ride.  You have just reduced your chance of a flat by around 90%.   Even more than that if you are using RhinoDillos brand tire liners.

Do you have a method or approach that differs from this?  Let us know in the comments.

10 Ways to Stop Flats in Bicycle Tires

Prevent Flats in Your Bike Tires - Best Method is RhinoDillos Tire Liners

Ppsssttt. Not another Flat! Since the dawn of innertubes inside rubber tires, flat tires have been dogging bicycle riders and stealing the fun. Inventors have come up with many ways to stop these puncture flats. Here are the top 10 available today.

Nothing steals the joy of a bike ride like a flat tire.  And for most of the cyclists in the world there is a three strike rule.  If you get three flat tires in a short period of time, you hang up the bike.  The sad part of all this is that there are ways to prevent flats that are easy and inexpensive.  One of the top experts on bicycle flats in the US is Randy Kirk, and he is flabbergasted that anyone ever gets a bicycle flat.

"There have been dozens of methods and products over the past 50 years or even longer that provide good protection against bicycle inner tube punctures.  But the real breakthroughs came about 30 years ago.  Today there are very high tech answers to flats, and yet riders continue to put up with the saddest sound in cycling…..psssffftt."

Here are the top ten ways to prevent flat tires, with number with number 1 being the best overall solution, taking into consideration effectiveness and cost.

1.  RhinoDillos Tire Liners - In 2011, a West Coast bicycle products company brought a new tire liner to market.  The big difference was an improvement in the quality of the plastic.  Using the dual durometer approach, the company was able to significantly improve puncture resistance while maintaining or even reducing the suggested retail for dual durometer liners.  With this product there really is no reason to double up with other products.  

2.  Flat resistant tires.  Many tires today have extra rubber, added layers, or other methods designed to provide resistance to thorns, stickers, rocks, and other road and off road debris.  This is a high cost solution, and tires designed to be flat resistant are trading off other benefits such as weight or comfort.

3.  Combinations - Using a combination of tire liners and either heavy duty tubes or tube sealants has been a successful way to deal with the worst thorns in desert or tundra regions of the US throughout the Western 10 states.  This can be expensive and very heavy, but not as heavy as the
airless inner tubes, and generally the ride is better, too.

4.  Dual Durometer urethane tire liners (standard plastics) - By using two different plastics in tire liners manufactures were able to improve the puncture resistance of the side of the liner closest to the tire while making that portion next to the tube softer and less likely to do damage to the tube.  This breakthrough became the standard until 2011.  Inexpensive and very effect.  Light weight.

5.  Single durometer urethane tire liners - About 30 years ago, the plastic tire liner revolutionized flat tires due to inner tube punctures.  Today, such products are divided into inexpensive liners where the plastic is all one type.  These are more likely than their more expensive brothers to get punctures and they are also more likely to cause flats due to sharp edges.  However, they are very effective and low cost.

6.  Kevlar tire liners - These are very effective at preventing flats.  They are the most expensive solution and do have a rap for not lasting very long.  Some reviewers say that they disintegrate inside the tire after a few years.

7.  Inner tube sealants - The idea of this product is that you have a liquid chemical in the inner tube that is always on the ready to find any hole and fill it up.  These products have varying degrees of effectiveness, but are generally good at what they do.  There can be issues with valve stems being clogged and removing the tube from a tire after a few leaks can be difficult.

8.  Wrapping an old inner tube around the new one - Some folks do a DIY method of flat prevention.  They cut open an old inner tube and wrap it around the new one.  This is more effective than a heavy duty tube, but not by much.  The cost is perfect.  Only your time.

9.  Airless Innertubes - The most popular of these is a very thick rubber hose that gets the needed rigidity from the thickness of the tube, rather than air pressure.  They are fairly expensive, very heavy, and for any but the shortest ride are very sluggish riding.

10.  Heavy duty inner tubes.  These are merely inner tubes that are extra thick.  They do provide some benefit, but the trade off in weight is only worth it in the special case seen in #2 which follows below.

So, don't take a chance on ruining your day with a flat.  The bicycle industry has plenty of great approaches that can save you embarrassment, time, and stress.