Leaky Tire

[vern hodgson]

Originally Posted by updraught

Talcum powder was widely used on tubes to stop them sticking. A bit of info on tubes here:
http://www.beadelltours.com.au/tubes.html

I put baby powder liberally around inside of tire, install half of tire on rim then carefully insert tube. Then I add some air to get wrinkles out with valve core removed. Deflate tube and gently install the other bead into the rim. If you pinch the tire into the rim it will slide on easily. I then partially inflate tube and bounce the tire on the floor rotating it at the same time, just to seat the tube. Then inflate and deflate a few times.

Remember the old vulcanizing patches, put on the glue and patch then install vulcanizing pan clamp it light it and let it burn. I used to like the smell of the vulcanizing smoke.