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Re: [TR] Wire Wheel Question

To: Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Wire Wheel Question
From: ptegler <ptegler@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:44:36 -0500
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MANY people DOl put tubes in wire wheels with radials.
The most common error though (failure cause) the average shop does not
have powder on hand to properly dust the tube and tire inner surface
before installation.

ptegler

On 12/5/2015 12:26 AM, Randall wrote:
>> can I put on a new radial tire over the
>> tubes?
> Technically, no, almost all new tires are not rated for use with tubes (and 
> the tube does affect the tire's load rating).  But in
> practice, lots of people do it with no problem, since your TR is much lighter 
> than the load rating anyway.
>
> I have heard of shops that refuse to install tubeless tires with tubes, but 
> most will.
>
> Oh, and like Bill said, use new tubes!  They get old just like tires do
>
> Randall
>
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