LiquiTube

What LiquiTube does

LiquiTube, operated by Best Designs Inc., is a U.S. specialty manufacturer of tire sealant and tire-protection products headquartered in Carterville, Illinois. The company's core technology is a tire sealant that seals punctures, dynamically balances tires, maintains air pressure, runs tires cooler, and extends tire life; this chemistry is sold in a tiered formulation set (Premium, Extreme, Ballast, plus Farm & Ranch, Sportsman, and Bicycle White variants) and packaged in container sizes ranging from 2oz bottles to 275-gallon totes. Supporting products include a tire balancer/sealant bag, the CCS rinse-free surface cleaner, valve stems, and a full line of installation tools (pumps, fill kits, professional installation kit, suction pumps). The company holds a filed/pending patent on a clog-free valve stem launched in July 2025.

LiquiTube serves a broad set of commercial and consumer verticals, with the heaviest emphasis on trucking, waste and recycling, and farm and agriculture, alongside construction, mining, government and utilities, military, airports, and consumer/mobility segments including motorcycles, e-bikes, and bicycles. It distributes through a hybrid model: a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront at liquitube.com, plus an authorized dealer network spanning tire shops, parts stores, equipment dealerships, truck centers, and farm/ag dealers. The company also operates a Kubota-branded private label distributed through Kubota equipment dealerships, and uses event sponsorships (Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series) and media placements (Motorhead Garage) for demand generation. Pricing is unit-based with volume tiers for bulk containers and free shipping or drop-ship support for dealers.

The business is privately held, founder/owner-operated, with no disclosed outside investment, no reported M&A activity, and a headcount in the 11–50 range. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Strategic activity in the last five years has centered on product-line extension (balancer bag in 2020, clog-free valve stem in 2025) and channel/brand marketing rather than geographic expansion, with operations confined to the United States.

Name

LiquiTube

Legal name

Best Designs Inc.

Website

https://liquitube.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LiquiTube, a Carterville, Illinois-based Best Designs Inc. brand, manufactures tire sealant, balancing products, valve stems, and the CCS surface cleaner for commercial fleets, agriculture, waste, construction, and consumer mobility, sold through a U.S. dealer network, a private-label Kubota partnership, and a Shopify e-commerce site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tire Sealant and Tire Protection Products

NAICS

Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (42313), Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (423130)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire Distribution & Wholesale (Regional/Local Supply) (TLAKADAH)

Keywords

• Tire sealant products
• Flat tire prevention
• Tire balancing solutions
• Commercial fleet maintenance
• Tire protection accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Herrin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tire Sealant Products: Primary revenue from selling tire sealant products in various formulations (Premium, Extreme, Ballast) and container sizes from 2oz bottles to 275 gallon totes. Also includes installation tools, accessories, and cleaning products.
2. CCS Cleaner Products: Secondary revenue stream from selling CCS (Clean, Coat, Shine) surface cleaner products in various sizes from 2oz bottles to 5 gallon pails.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LiquiTube manufactures and sells tire sealant products that prevent flat tires, dynamically balance tires, maintain air pressure, run tires cooler, and extend tire life. The portfolio includes Premium, Extreme, Ballast Seal, and Bicycle sealant formulations, a patented clog-free valve stem, a tire balancer and sealant bag system, the CCS (Clean, Coat, Shine) surface cleaner, and a range of installation tools and accessories. Products are sold in sizes from 2oz bottles to 275 gallon totes via direct e-commerce and a nationwide authorized dealer network.

Product overview

LiquiTube is a manufacturer of tire sealant products for flat-proof tire protection across commercial, agricultural, industrial, and consumer applications. The product portfolio centers on three main sealant formulations: LiquiTube Premium (standard tire protection), LiquiTube Extreme (heavy-duty applications), and LiquiTube Ballast Seal (agricultural/ballast use). Supporting products include the LiquiTube Balancer for dynamic tire balancing, LiquiTube CCS for surface cleaning/coating, and LiquiTube Bicycle Sealant for bike applications. The company also offers a comprehensive range of installation tools including pneumatic pumps, fill kits, valve stems, and professional installation kits. Products are sold in sizes ranging from individual 2oz bottles to 275 gallon totes, serving both retail consumers and commercial fleet operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiQuiTube Premium: Standard tire sealant product line for passenger and commercial vehicle tires.
• LiQuiTube Extreme
• LiQuiTube Ballast Seal
• LiQuiTube CCS
• Kubota Tire Sealant

Products and services

• LiquiTube Premium Tire Sealant The flagship tire sealant product that prevents flat tires, dynamically balances tires, maintains air pressure, runs tires cooler, and extends tire life. Available in multiple sizes from 16oz bottles to 275 gallon totes. Intended for passenger and commercial vehicle tires.
• LiquiTube Extreme Tire Sealant Heavy-duty tire sealant formulation for extreme conditions and commercial applications requiring maximum tire protection.
• LiquiTube Ballast Seal Specialized sealant formulation for ballast tire applications, particularly used in agricultural equipment and heavy machinery.
• LiquiTube Bicycle Sealant Specialized tire sealant for bicycle tires, available in 8oz bottles. White formula designed for bicycle tube applications.
• LiquiTube CCS (Clean, Coat, Shine) An all-in-one rinse-free cleaner that effortlessly cleans, coats, and shines surfaces. Available in various sizes from 2oz bottles to 5 gallon pails.
• LiquiTube Balancer (Tire Balancer and Sealant Bag) Tire balancing solution available in 32oz and 47oz bag formats for 6-bag packs, used in conjunction with tire sealants for dynamic balancing.
• LiquiTube Clog-Free Valve Stem Patented clog-free valve stem technology including 3.75 inch straight brass valve stems and 3.5 inch 60-degree angle steel valve stems for aluminum rims, designed to work with tire sealant products without clogging.
• Professional Installation Kit Complete installation kit for professional tire sealant application, includes necessary tools and accessories.
• Pneumatic Pump Professional-grade pneumatic pump for efficient tire sealant installation and application.
• Tire Clean-out Suction Pump Heavy duty tire cleanout suction pump available in Manual Part and AirJet variants for removing old sealant.
• Bulk Fill Kits (55 Gallon Drum and 275 Gallon Tote) Fill kits for bulk sealant application from 55 gallon drums and 275 gallon totes, includes necessary adapters and accessories.
• Kubota Tire Sealant (Private Label) Private label tire sealant distributed through Kubota equipment dealerships under the Kubota brand, formulated by LiquiTube.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in tire costs and road tire expenses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling SeriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLiquiTube became Title Sponsor of the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series, a premier pulling competition event. The partnership provides brand visibility in the motorsports/agricultural community and positions LiquiTube as the Official Tire Sealant of the series.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liquitube1220
• Facebookfacebook.com/liquitubetiremaintenance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/best-designs-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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