In a message dated 05-Sep-00 20:35:56 Eastern Daylight Time,
erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu writes:
> The usual way of sealing the rims of wires is to use a rubber band on
> the inside, that covers the nipples. New rims used to come with
> these. If you dont have one, then you can use an old innertube to make
> one.
I have been sitting here and not talking. BUT after 36 years of wire wheels
on my TR4 I think "What is the problem here?" My wire wheels with Michelin
X's came from the factory with tubes. The rubber bands were on the rims to
prevent the spoke ends from puncturing the tubes. I have replaced my tires 4
times and each time replaced the tubes (about $5 each). No problems ever.
Why mess around trying to seal the wheels? They were not designed for
tubeless tires in the first place and you are going to have the 2 problems of
sealing the inner section and the outer rim. IMO, just put tubes in there.
Cheers.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner/factory pickup/daily driver)
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