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to tube or not to tube

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coflyboy

06-30-2006 07:26:34




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I posted earlier about installing new rims on my 641. The inner tubes were stuck to the rusted rims and were in bad shape. I didn't want to use the old tubes but the tire company is having a hard time finding new ones. He said most folks were going tubeless. I could sure use some comments from those who have been there, done that.

Sorry to hear about the fires. I'm currently putting James Hardie fireproof siding on my house because of the fire danger in the mountains.

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Ga Jack

06-30-2006 17:54:25




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
google MEYERS TIRE SUPPLY



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coflyboy

06-30-2006 10:43:06




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
Thanks for all your help. The wheels are back on the tractor and they do have new tubes. They were new rims by the way.



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PatMz

06-30-2006 09:27:20




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
Try GCR Tire Center in Denver, they had the tires and tubes for my Farmal M in stock(13.6 x 38), at a reasonable price. Plus they're a lot closer than Miller Tire!

GCR Tire Centers
5505 E. 48th
Denver, CO 80216
Telephone:
303-388-6464
Fax: 303-388-6471

The corporate website is:>Link

It's>Link dry out on the plains as well. "High" Fire Danger in Elbert County, the CDOT message signs all say "Fire Danger Extreme".

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IBorange in TX

06-30-2006 08:41:14




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
DON'T go tubeless on an old wheel that was not built for tubeless. If the rim is rusty, sandblast it and paint it and use a new tube. If the rim was made for a tube then use a tube, otherwise you are in for a long term of tire problems.

Sounds like your tire man is new at the job, Find another tire place that knows what they are doing. Good Luck..... .



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old

06-30-2006 08:15:41




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
Well if thats a Ford 641 then the rims aren't even made to be used tubeless and will cause big problems and could even get someone hurt or worse killed. Clean the rims up paint them and put tubes back in. If your tire dealer can't find tubes hes not much of a dealer and I would go some place else. Plus any good farm/home supply should have tubes, TSC etc I know has them also most tractor dealer have them. Take it from and old tire man DON'T go tubeless and if you do go tubeless get some real good insurance. You can go tubeless if you want to buy new rims that are made to be used tubeless but thats the only way

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big jt

06-30-2006 08:00:04




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
Sounds like your tire dealer doesn't understand older equipment. Going tubless with a rusty rim is a recipe for trouble. You will have untold problems keeping things from leaking. You do need to remove all the loose rust bits or you will have tube problems also.

If possible try to find another tire dealer.

I have included a link for Miller tire. They have 24 and 28 inch tubes.

jt

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MN Bob

06-30-2006 07:54:35




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
Not sure if you got the new rims but if not, when you get the new tubes, you might try spliting the old ones and putting them next to the old rims, a little rubber cement or something to hold in place till you air up the new tubes. Keep them off the rust pits anyway. Sandblasting and epoxy paint would be better. Bob



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Josh in PA

06-30-2006 07:32:05




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 Re: to tube or not to tube in reply to coflyboy, 06-30-2006 07:26:34  
I would use tubes. If your rims were sandblasted clean, and painted up good, tubeless tires would probably work though. A 641 is a pretty standard size, 24" or 28". If your tire company can't find tubes maybe you could try someplace else. Miller tire on the internet could likely get you going. Josh



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