I neglected to mention, yes, I use tubes in ALL my Triumphs, even when I
put the steel rims on. When I spoke of wires, I did not intend to imply
that I did not use tubes. I too, have always used the Michlins....
Cheers.
On Wed, 6 Sep 2000 ArthurK101@aol.com wrote:
> 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)
>
James A. Ruffner
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