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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Default Anybody picky on which are the best inner tubes to use when replacing tires?

I'm putting two new tires on my Road King Classic and would like to replace the inner tubes as well, is there a specific brand you only use?

going with: Dunlops-American Elites
Front D408F WWW 130/90B16 67H
Rear D407 WWW 180/65B16 81H
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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Don't be cheap on tubes. The difference in cost between IRC and Michelin tubes isn't that much. I just put a new Metzeler tire on my old Suzuki "Water Buffalo" and I used a Metzeler tube. Replace the rim strip too.
 
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Don't be cheap on tubes. The difference in cost between IRC and Michelin tubes isn't that much. I just put a new Metzeler tire on my old Suzuki "Water Buffalo" and I used a Metzeler tube. Replace the rim strip too.
Huge old debate. I buy a quality brand name tube and rim strip every tire change.
 
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i had 2 different tubes both fro drag specialties leave me on the road waiting for a tow, i like honda tubes.
 
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I have not seen a better quality tube and liner for our 'Kings than the Dunlops.
Keep the old tube for a "Cooler Tube", great for tubing a river with a 12 pack cooler attached to your personal tube with a yahoo rope.
Seriously, quality thick tube...
 
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Originally Posted by Buckinfitch
I'm putting two new tires on my Road King Classic and would like to replace the inner tubes as well, is there a specific brand you only use?

going with: Dunlops-American Elites
Front D408F WWW 130/90B16 67H
Rear D407 WWW 180/65B16 81H
Just had a set of those American Elite's put on my RKC last month, I think you're gonna like them.

For me it's Michelin or Dunlop tubes. Don't like skimping on safety items.
 
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Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah
I have not seen a better quality tube and liner for our 'Kings than the Dunlops.
Keep the old tube for a "Cooler Tube", great for tubing a river with a 12 pack cooler attached to your personal tube with a yahoo rope.
Seriously, quality thick tube...
just ordered these w/rim strips for the new WWW American Elites ... thx all.


 
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Anyone else having trouble with tubes holding air? The front requires constant monitoring.
 
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