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Re: [T3] 5 lug T3 wheels......


On Sun, 2003-11-09 at 10:40, Erik Litchy wrote:
> 


> > The original cure for this problem was to put inner tubes in the radial
> > tires. My first Michelin's had inner tubes.
> >
> 
> i dont want to sound like an ass but innertubes arent a good idea.  they rub
> the tire making heat.   a better solution would be to weld a bead in the
> area.
> 
I am not sure about that. Not if you use a tube that is designed for
radial tires.
Better that little heat, than a lot of heat from a welder on your rims.

Remember, that your rims are a "Safety Device".
-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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