On Sat, 16 Mar 96, Bill Mills <williem@nando.net> wrote:
>-- [ From: Bill Mills * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
>
>I've always run tubes inside my wire wheels, but have had a lot of problems
>with flats over the years. These usually occur with flakes of rust or other
>foreign particles get inside the tire and puncture the tube or a wrinkle in
>the tube. It seems to be harder to get tubes of good quality from my local
>tire guy. I am getting a new set of tire (Dunlops) from Tire Rack 175/14
>SP4's and am considering whether to try these wire wheels without tubes. (I
>am also having trouble finding those large rubber bands that cover the spoke
>nipples).
>
>So..... a question for you wire wheelers out there. Are any of you running
>sans tubes? How did you handle the sends of the spokes? Silicone sealant?
>recommendations would be appreciated.
>
>Bill Mills
>'70 BGT
>
>Bill, you are kidding. Its foolish to risk your life on wires without tubes.
Clean the inside of the rims and the rubber can be gotten from a motorcycle
store. I have seen several wrappings of thick electrical tape used but I don't
know how long it lasts.
Mike Leckstein
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