Inner tube
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Just bought 2 new front types, Michelin XAS 180R15 89H TT. I have arranged to get them fitted but now realise I should really fit new inner tubes.
Which tubes should I be using? I have found reference to Michelin 15E Offset Valve Inner Tube but can't find them in NL. Any suggestions?
Which tubes should I be using? I have found reference to Michelin 15E Offset Valve Inner Tube but can't find them in NL. Any suggestions?
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I have no suggestion about the tubes, but please note that regarding your new tires, you MUST remove any labels on the inside of the tire. Failure to do this will lead to abrasion of the inner tube and eventually a flat tire (and that situation can arise while driving at speed).
I know this from experience (twice)!
I know this from experience (twice)!
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Speaking of tubes....
I recently got a 1960 MK2 with steel wheels presumably original. Had a flat a few weeks ago and had to get a replacement tube. No issue getting the tube but big issue finding a shop near me who actually knew what a tube was let alone how to change it. One national tire store's told me they have no one that can do it. Another di not understand what I was asking. Sign of the times I suppose.
Anyhow I changed it myself as I have an old manual bead breaker and an old oil damped Snap-On bubble balancer. No issues as the tire/tube/rim did not require any weights.
But my bigger question is, are tubes necessary on the steel wheels? I do see the wheels are riveted together which would assume the rivets are not leak tight. Any comments here? Can the inner rivet surfaces be sealed much like the newer wire wheels which can use tubeless tires?
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I recently got a 1960 MK2 with steel wheels presumably original. Had a flat a few weeks ago and had to get a replacement tube. No issue getting the tube but big issue finding a shop near me who actually knew what a tube was let alone how to change it. One national tire store's told me they have no one that can do it. Another di not understand what I was asking. Sign of the times I suppose.
Anyhow I changed it myself as I have an old manual bead breaker and an old oil damped Snap-On bubble balancer. No issues as the tire/tube/rim did not require any weights.
But my bigger question is, are tubes necessary on the steel wheels? I do see the wheels are riveted together which would assume the rivets are not leak tight. Any comments here? Can the inner rivet surfaces be sealed much like the newer wire wheels which can use tubeless tires?
Thanks
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In principle, tubes aren't necessary with steel wheels and I've known people who run Mk2s with tubeless tyres, presumably some with origiinal wheels. However, the original wheels are now around 60 years old, so it might be case of try it and see how it goes. The series 1 XJ6 steel wheels are fine with tubeless tyres and it's an easy upgrade.
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So it's towing out.
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