Tube type tyres (tires)

CROSSBOLT · Post by **CROSSBOLT** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:52 pm

Why do I gotta use a tube in a tire that says it's tube type? I must have muffed the order and bypassed "tubeless".

Karl

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:45 pm

A tube-type tire doesn't seal to the rim like a tubeless. All the air will come oozin' out when you try to fill it.

CROSSBOLT · Post by **CROSSBOLT** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:50 pm

Thanks, Pete. RATS!

Karl

CROSSBOLT · Post by **CROSSBOLT** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:08 pm

Took a GOOD look at the tire and the beads have several of those molding "whiskers" on them. They would allow air to leak. No problem, since I found a cycle dealer in Memphis that had tubes IN STOCK and bought one! Next, the tire change drill!

Karl

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:48 am

Did you have tubed tires put on your 150? Are they the older, tubed whitewalls? Just curious. Aside from being harder to change, most prefer tubeless.

CROSSBOLT · Post by **CROSSBOLT** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:33 pm

The originals are tubless, Eric. Motorcycle Superstore had the Shinko in the right size for a reasonable price and I missed the part about tube required. Got a tube from a local (sort of) dealer for about 10 bucks and have yet to put it on. MC Super does NOT have tubless whitewalls they tell me.

Karl

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:55 am

It's going to be a real bear....if not impossible...to get a tube and tire on a tubeless rim. IF you do it make sure to check the inside of the rim. Tubeless rims can have some burrs and sharp spots that can puncture a tube.

My suggestion...call MCSS see about a swap or put them up for sale here or scoot.net and buythe right tires. I've ordered plenty of wrong parts...it's one of those things that happens. Yeah you're going to take a hit but the right rubber is what keeps the shiny side up!