I have also heard that about the newer tubes. But my tire shop insisted on
new tubes with new tires. Otherwise, I would have stuck with the old ones.
What's the worst thing they could do -- deflate? It's not like a tube could
"blow out"...
on 5/9/03 8:50 AM, Carl French at leylandauto@yahoo.com wrote:
> Changing tires here, Are older tubes not as much of a problem than older
> tires? Can I reuse the tubes and a reasonable expectation of safety? Spending
> major change here and trying to save some where I can. I know, I know, the
> logical response is change them now, it's easier but again trying to save some
> $$ and I have also heard the newer tubes are of poor quality other than the
> pricy and hard to find Michelins. Thoughts from the crowd??Carl French
>
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