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12-31-2020, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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Rubber Rim Strip Question
A silly question. Mounting tires today and after I put on the rubber rim strip, I noticed that the hole for the tube stem was in the middle of the rim strip. I didn't expect to see this and it got me wondering. Do I ignore the hole and leave the rim strip in the center of the rim as in photo A or do I slide the rim strip to the side and insert the tube through the hole of the rim strip as in photo B.
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12-31-2020, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
Letter "A" is correct. I'd suggest you trim the strip a bit so there is proper clearance for the valve.
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12-31-2020, 06:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
I've always felt that a Ford welded spoke wheel, or any wheel that's smooth all around the inside doesn't need that rubber strip at all.
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12-31-2020, 06:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
me too
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12-31-2020, 06:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
me three
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12-31-2020, 06:30 PM | #6 |
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Last Coker bi tires and tubes I bought said specifically on the sticker attached not to use that rubber strip. |
12-31-2020, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
i have always felt its really for real wire wheels that have the ends of the spoke and nipple exposed on the inside of the rim
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12-31-2020, 08:19 PM | #8 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
Use plenty of baby powder regardless.
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12-31-2020, 10:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
I believe the rubber strips were designed for the Model A wheels with the valve in the center of the drop rim.
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01-01-2021, 09:47 AM | #10 |
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01-01-2021, 11:22 AM | #11 |
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Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question
I was going with A, or not use it. But I thought that I’d toss it out there to see what the general consensus was.
Thanks all. -Mike |
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