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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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Ordered new frt tire, with the spoke rim do I need anything additional? Someone mentioned rubber strip and tube?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 10:58 AM
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Opinions vary. Some say for the cost of new a new tube is cheap insurance. Others run them for several tire lifes.

The rim strip will be fine unless it's torn. It just protects the tube from the spoke nipples.
 
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Opinions vary. Some say for the cost of new a new tube is cheap insurance. Others run them for several tire lifes.

The rim strip will be fine unless it's torn. It just protects the tube from the spoke nipples.
I mostly agree. I'd replace the old strip as well. Its like 3 bucks. It will protect the tube you to put in from the heads on the spokes.... more cheap insurance. I'd reolace the tube and strip
 
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Add Ride On to the tube for added sealant/puncture protection and balancing as well. With Ride On you won't need to worry about spin balancing and using wheel weights, the wheel will always be in balance and the ride is butter smooth
 
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