Originally Posted by
Zxdrt
2) Not leave the tire mounted on the rim till I get a flat. Meaning, after a month of riding (as the spirit moves me) I will remove the tire/tube, clean the rim, tire,tube-retalc the tube- and re-mount the tire tube on the rim. Again- thanks to all Bob
I think this is a mistake. Removing and replacing the tire and tube frequently is much more likely to damage both. Just install them one time properly and leaving them alone until you have to change them for cause. Most flats are the result of a puncture in the tire/tube, not from failure at the valve stem and if that persists, you have to locate and fix the problem.