550 loaded tires

RandyC · Nov 1, 2022

On my 550 the rear tires are
loaded and seeping calcium. I
have the tires off wonder if it
possible to clean tubes out and
use them or go buy new tubes.

super99 · Nov 2, 2022

So are you leaving the calcium out??? If they were leaking, the tube had to have a hole in it somewhere. so cleaning out the tube and not fixing the leak is a waste of time. For the amount of work to mount and dismount a rear tire. I always go with a new tube. Chris

RandyC · Nov 3, 2022

I will not be using calcium in tires. My thought was to go with new tubes but a friend suggested trying to flush them out so I didn't know if that was even possible. I want to do this job only once so I will take your advice and go with new tubes. Thank you

This post was edited by RandyC on 11/03/2022 at 08:59 am.

scootergmc · Nov 3, 2022

New tubes is peace of mind for sure. I'd also inspect those rims for corrosion since calcium has been leaking.

J.Wondergem · Nov 3, 2022

If it were me, I'd go with the new tubes. Beats doing the job again, then buying new tubes.

hd6gtom · Nov 6, 2022

Randy, radial tubes are usually a heavier tube. I'd sure look at them. Be careful remounting the tires. Please get your self some tire lube, not dish soap, soap is not slick enough.

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