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Mike34 · 12-31-2020, 03:10 PM

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.

-Mike

Kube · 12-31-2020, 06:01 PM

Letter "A" is correct. I'd suggest you trim the strip a bit so there is proper clearance for the valve.

Jim in Wisconsin · 12-31-2020, 06:02 PM

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.

cas3 · 12-31-2020, 06:09 PM

me too

Angledrive · 12-31-2020, 06:26 PM

me three

Will D · 12-31-2020, 06:30 PM

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Me four.

Last Coker bi tires and tubes I bought said specifically on the sticker attached not to use that rubber strip.

cas3 · 12-31-2020, 07:50 PM

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

ford38v8 · 12-31-2020, 08:19 PM

Use plenty of baby powder regardless.

Ray in La Mesa · 12-31-2020, 10:49 PM

I believe the rubber strips were designed for the Model A wheels with the valve in the center of the drop rim.

Kube · 01-01-2021, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Use plenty of baby powder regardless.

Yes sir! Always.

Mike34 · 01-01-2021, 11:22 AM

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

12-31-2020, 06:01 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	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. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

12-31-2020, 06:02 PM	#3
Jim in Wisconsin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 247	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.

12-31-2020, 06:09 PM	#4
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question me too

12-31-2020, 06:26 PM	#5
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 302	Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question me three

12-31-2020, 06:30 PM	#6
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Me four. 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
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	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

12-31-2020, 08:19 PM	#8
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,635	Re: Rubber Rim Strip Question Use plenty of baby powder regardless. __________________ Alan

12-31-2020, 10:49 PM	#9
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	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.

01-01-2021, 11:22 AM	#11
Mike34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 117	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