Speaking of inner rim rust, when you have old tubes, cut them to fit the
rim. They will save you worrying about rust and possibly sharp areas on the
inner part of the rim. Worked for me for years. A trick my father taught
me.
Jon 50 3104
Chicago burbs
----- Original Message -----
From: <ldfinley@juno.com>
To: <stovebolt@classictruckshop.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Inner tubes for 16" stock wheels
> I've bought all mine from NAPA. One thing I discovered for myself
> though, and maybe it will help you. Most if not all of the original rims
> have rust on the inside, and the rust and rough surface will cause
> premature tube failure after a 1000 miles or so. I have discovered that
> by cleaning most of the rust off, and then taping the inside of the rim
> with duct tape, and then liberally applying baby powder to the new tube,
> and surface of the duct taped rim, my tire problems have been eliminated.
>
> However, due to the high cost of bias ply replacement tires, I am going
> to go with replacement rims and steel belted radial tires when my current
> tires wear out. In my opinion, steel belted radial tires are definitely
> the way to go due to lower cost, better handling, and longer wear.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Larry
> 1951 Chevy 5 Window
> OKC, Ok
>
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>
> On 6 Dec 2000 18:29:07 -0800 Rick Warren <stovebolt@classictruckshop.com>
> writes:
> > > Well it's that time of year again (winter) oh boy! I
> > > was getting ready to put my stock wheels/tires back
> > > on "Old Blue" and found out that two of the inner-
> > > tubes won't hold air anymore! On one the valve
> > > practically fell off of the rim. My question for
> > > the list is: Where can I go to get new tubes these
> > > days? How much do they cost in general? I guess
> > > I'll try the tire shops in my area. Just
> > > thought I'd pick your minds first! I have the stock
> > > 16" wheels, and 6.50X 16, 6 ply tires. Thanks.
> >
> > > Rick Warren
> > > White Heath, IL.
> > > 55 1st series 3100
> > > http://www.expage.com/oldbluu
> >
> >
> >
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