Need to change inner tube???
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Ottertail, MN
Need to change inner tube???
Is it necessary to change the inner tube and rim strip when getting a new tire. I know the obvious answer is cheap insurance but the original 2006 rear tube doesn't leak a pound, never has, and its about $30 for the two pieces. What does everyone normally do with your spoked RKC wheels?
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Yea, really. It's a no brainer to change the tube and strip. Is $30 going to break the bank or something? Geeze.
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Road Captain
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From: Chile Flats, AZ
+1 !!
If it had 4 wheels, I'd not sweat a new tube, BUT risk the cost of a movie and popcorn for a potential blowout at a most inopportune time -- Not me! ...just sayin'...
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Road Warrior
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From: Salt Lake City, UT. Dushore, Pa.
I have posted this in other threads but I've seen personally the valve stem separate from the tube. Luckly my friend had stopped for gas when the tire went flat after running hard, it could have been bad. I always recommend replacing the tube.