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Old May 5, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Hello,
Can someone tell me if the tires on the an 08 Street Glide with wire spoke wheels are tubless or not? I want to buy a repair kit for emergencies. Just want to make sure I buy the right one.
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Willie
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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I believe all harley factory wire spoke wheels are tube type.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Figure on them being tubed tires which may limit aroadside flat repair.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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+2 for Tubed
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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All HDwire lacedrims require a tube. None are tubeless.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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I think that all of the tires are the same (tubeless type) but that spoke wheels need atube because the air will leak out around the spoke nipples. That's what the service advisor told me anyway.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Thanks for the info guys.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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FWIW, it should be pointed out here that there are aftermarket spoke wheels that are tubeless.
 
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