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ODFever · 12-10-2014, 10:27 AM

I am very close to purchasing my first Model A from a friend. The current owner told me the car needs 6 new tires, and it might need new tubes. In my research, I discovered that most of the tubes produced today are junk. The current owner keeps 2 spare tubes with him at all times, and has replaced failed tubes on the side of the road. He said the tubes split at the base of the stem. This is a major concern for me as I live in the city and have absolutely no desire to end up with a flat because of a failed tube. I don’t plan on ever having the car Blue Ribbon judged. I am concerned about safety.

I read on a previous thread that Bratton’s tubes are higher quality. Is it worth the extra expense for the metal stem tubes? Are they better than the rubber stem tubes? Are there other suppliers of high quality tubes? I’m open for suggestions.

Thanks!
:-)

12-10-2014, 10:27 AM	#1
ODFever Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 116	Bratton’s 19” Metal Stem Tube vs Rubber Stem Tube I am very close to purchasing my first Model A from a friend. The current owner told me the car needs 6 new tires, and it might need new tubes. In my research, I discovered that most of the tubes produced today are junk. The current owner keeps 2 spare tubes with him at all times, and has replaced failed tubes on the side of the road. He said the tubes split at the base of the stem. This is a major concern for me as I live in the city and have absolutely no desire to end up with a flat because of a failed tube. I don’t plan on ever having the car Blue Ribbon judged. I am concerned about safety. I read on a previous thread that Bratton’s tubes are higher quality. Is it worth the extra expense for the metal stem tubes? Are they better than the rubber stem tubes? Are there other suppliers of high quality tubes? I’m open for suggestions. Thanks! :-)