Foam Filled Tire
Liquitube Filled Tire
Ride Quality
Generally more unpleasant ride due to added weight, less flexible tires, and more "out of balance" feeling
Prevents air loss and creates a smoother ride
Cost
Expensive to fill and expensive to remove when tires wear out (tires must be cut off)
Less expensive than foam and tires are as easy to remove as untreated tires when worn out
Wear & Tear
Hard on rims, hubs, wheels, bearings, and more stress on axles and suspension
Very little added weight or additional stress
Traction
tires flex much less which hinders good traction
No decreased flexibility so tires keep good traction
Protection
Excellent protection from large punctures, holes, and excessive damages
Seals up to 1/4" punctures in standard tires and 3/4" punctures in heavy ply tires
Excellent for off-road ATVs, Skid Steers, Road Graders, Backhoes, Earthmovers/Scrapers, Log Splitters, Wheel Loaders, and Haul Trucks
Photo on right:
Real picture of an off-road tire treated with LiQuiTube Extreme. Still holding air after it had 12 railroad spikes in the tire!
One of the best things you can do to get the most miles out of your tires is to stay on top of balancing. How frequently should tires be balanced? Should I use wheel weights or internal balancing compounds? Are there best practices a fleet should consider to minimize the impact of tire imbalance?
https://www.ccjdigital.com/maintenance/article/15289585/truck-tire-maintenance-includes-balancing