Tyre v inner tube size
06-23-12, 12:23 PM
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Tyre v inner tube size
Can someone put my mind at rest
Is it okay to run my bike which has 700x45c tyres with 700x35-40c innertubes
Will they fill the tyre or should I replace them with the correct fitting ??
Thanks in advance.
Is it okay to run my bike which has 700x45c tyres with 700x35-40c innertubes
Will they fill the tyre or should I replace them with the correct fitting ??
Thanks in advance.
06-23-12, 01:19 PM
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They will work fine, though the tube material might get stretched a little thin.
06-23-12, 01:55 PM
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I wouldn't worry one little bit.
Given the choice, I'll always use innertubes one size too small rather than oversized. You're much less apt to pinch the tube under a tire bead. That's a much more common problem than air leaking through a thinner tube wall a tiny bit faster.
Given the choice, I'll always use innertubes one size too small rather than oversized. You're much less apt to pinch the tube under a tire bead. That's a much more common problem than air leaking through a thinner tube wall a tiny bit faster.
06-24-12, 11:35 AM
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HD thorn resistant tubes start out thicker , so will retain air longer ,
even if they stretch a bit to fill the Tire..
even if they stretch a bit to fill the Tire..
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