Rim Liners?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by CarlG

The wheels that came with my pickup had some sort of adhesive liner applied that was a b***h to get off when I went to have them powder coated. I just used the big "rubber bands" I got from Coker when I went back with my new radials.

I have one wheel with the original cardboard rim liner still in place.
It's a solid cardboard, like a thick cereal box.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I have one wheel with the original cardboard rim liner still in place.
It's a solid cardboard, like a thick cereal box.

Note to self. Save those cereal boxes.

[LeRoycoupe/N.Y.]

Duct tape is ok but last Labor Day (emergency) I used an old
bicycle tube.
Next flat I`ll get the size.

[rocket1]

I've had the rim liners in the tires for over 40 years,no flats as of yet,knock on wood.

[Fred K-OR]

Yes, some type of liners are good to use. If you have rusty rims(like I had on my old rig) the rust will mess up your tubes over the years.

[Tom Wesenberg]

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Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

Yes, some type of liners are good to use. If you have rusty rims(like I had on my old rig) the rust will mess up your tubes over the years.

I had to use a sharp knife to scrape off the flaky rust on my inner tube, then I brushed on some muriatic acid to finish removing the rust. Stay upwind of the acid fumes, because they are really bad.

[al's28/33]

If you have your tires and tubes off the rims already ---- YES install the liner. First sand down the inside of your rims anyways to create as smooth a surface as you can. Light coat of primer, light coat of rustoleum allow to dry then install your rubber liner and proceed to install the tire and tube.

I did mine in 2001 and have not had any issues with flats! Check your tire pressure along with all other routine maintenance and you will not have any issues!

[figment]

The flap that is mentioned is probably what we (Michigan) called a boot. like someone above mentioned they were used to get more miles out of a otherwise bad tire. Some were so large that you could feel the thump as you went down the road.

[CarlG]

From Coker's web site;

Flaps ......................................... Rim Strip

[J Franklin]

A flap is not a boot and maybe not the best for a drop center rim I guess.

[Mitch//pa]

Would u put on pants without underwear

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Would u put on pants without underwear

Not sure what the term is over there but that is called "Going commando" here. Only happens when the husband arrives home early.

[glenn in camino]

Originally Posted by johnbuckley

Is adhesive tape - "Gaffa Tape" or "Duct Tape" over here- an OK alternative?

I've used duct tape when I don't have liners. Worked ok.

[ronn]

Is adhesive tape - "Gaffa Tape" or "Duct Tape" over here- an OK alternative?

I prefer it, because I cover the whole rim with it, whereas the rubberband only covers the center.

[KGBnut]

Originally Posted by johnbuckley

Is adhesive tape - "Gaffa Tape" or "Duct Tape" over here- an OK alternative?

Sorry to nitpick, but it is properly called "Gaffer's" Tape. Gaffer is a theater/film term for an electrician. And, it is not the same as duct tape. It is not intended to be permanent.

Personally, I like Gorilla Tape. It is like duct tape, but much more durable.

[johnbuckley]

Originally Posted by KGBnut

Sorry to nitpick, but it is properly called "Gaffer's" Tape. ...

Surely KBnut if we are into nitpicking there is case to be made for moving the apostrophe to "Gaffers' Tape" or even (if its not a trade name) "gaffers' tape",

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by johnbuckley

Surely KBnut if we are into nitpicking there is case to be made for moving the apostrophe to "Gaffers' Tape" or even (if its not a trade name) "gaffers' tape",

But if there were only one gaffer, gaffer's tape.

[KGBnut]

Originally Posted by johnbuckley

Surely KBnut if we are into nitpicking there is case to be made for moving the apostrophe to "Gaffers' Tape" or even (if its not a trade name) "gaffers' tape",

John,

Would you believe me if I said that was the American spelling? My wife found that excuse worked for almost anything when she studied in Oxford.

Actually, I debated where to put the apostrophe, so I actually took a moment to look up how the sellers spelled it. I found three variations: Gaffer's Tape; Gaffers' Tape; and Gaffer Tape. The most common I found was Gaffer's Tape.

Ken (the chagrined)