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: tubes in tires

W.O.T.
10-02-2003, 11:34 PM
does anyone run inner tubes in their tires? seems like it would help protect against breaking a bead. dunno tho, any problems with them?
Starslope
10-03-2003, 12:57 AM
Check this out!

http://www.tireloc.com/
Robert
10-03-2003, 01:54 AM
I ran a tube in one tire due to some damage to it. I found that at low pressures, the tire would spin on the rims, and rip the tubes valve stem off.
TurtleTruck
10-04-2003, 10:47 PM
Originally posted by Robert
I ran a tube in one tire due to some damage to it. I found that at low pressures, the tire would spin on the rims, and rip the tubes valve stem off.

This is of much interest to me... I also carry tubes to use if I destroy more than 2 side walls. I haven't had to use one yet.

How low of pressure were you running when the tire spun and ripped the valve stem off?

What size tire?

What type of tire?

Wheel... size, width, type?

How well did the valve stem line up with the hole in the wheel ( I had my wheels drilled for tubes when they were made... hole closer to the center)?

Thanks,
Mutt
10-05-2003, 06:59 PM
If I were gonna run a tube @ low pressure I would drill the wheel in the middle for the valve stem, run a large tractor water valve with a screw on brass ring to hold the stem from spinning, and place antifreeze or grease or some other slick lubricant inside the tire prior to assembly to slightly lube and help the tube from sticking to the tire.

just my .02
Robert
10-06-2003, 12:38 AM
Originally posted by TurtleTruck


This is of much interest to me... I also carry tubes to use if I destroy more than 2 side walls. I haven't had to use one yet.

How low of pressure were you running when the tire spun and ripped the valve stem off?

What size tire?

What type of tire?

Wheel... size, width, type?

How well did the valve stem line up with the hole in the wheel ( I had my wheels drilled for tubes when they were made... hole closer to the center)?

Thanks,

30x9.5R15 mud terrains (forget what brand) :goofball:
15x7 rims steel spokes.
I was running about 15PSI on a mostly stock YJ.
Put a mark on your tires before you go wheeling again. They always move.:rolleyes: It used to drive me nuts trying to keep tires balanced before I went to alternative balancing methods.
Putting a lubrcant inside the tire sounds like a good idea :idea: