New set of tubies each year?
01-28-13, 04:31 PM
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New set of tubies each year?
This was my first year riding or racing on tubies - do I need to pull and re-glue the tires for next season or can I hang them up for the summer as is?
Edit: I just realized my title and question don't match up 100% - I suppose that leaves 3 options. New tires, re-glue old tires, or do nothing.
Edit: I just realized my title and question don't match up 100% - I suppose that leaves 3 options. New tires, re-glue old tires, or do nothing.
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I've been racing the last 3 seasons on the same tires and wheels. The glue has been solid so I've kept them on. They will be reglued for next season.
Just hang them up and try to keep air in them.
Just hang them up and try to keep air in them.
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01-28-13, 05:34 PM
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Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear. I flatted the rear beyond repair in my last race, so that'll be replaced, but riding the flat for 3/4 lap definitely built my confidence in the glue job.
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There are seasons, and there are seasons...
I've reused the same glue jobs over multiple years without any problems. I don't even think it's important to keep air in them, so keep them in a reasonably dry environment IMO.
I've reused the same glue jobs over multiple years without any problems. I don't even think it's important to keep air in them, so keep them in a reasonably dry environment IMO.
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I think the air depends on the tires. I have both Tufo's and Challenge Limus'. I keep the Tufo's aired up (actually they don't leak at all) and I hang up the Challenges as they leak out air rather quickly due to the latex tubes.
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Is it better to leave the tires on the rims until my pre-season regluing next year or pull them off now?
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I don't think it matters. I'd probably just leave them on to the stay stretched.
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01-31-13, 12:22 PM
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New tires on a second wheel set.. always good to have a backup wheel when, otherwise,
puncturing ends the race day entirely.
puncturing ends the race day entirely.
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