Old 04-16-14 | 10:26 AM
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Steve Urquell
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From: NW Arkansas
Originally Posted by w98seeng
In a pinch I have used electrical tape. 2 revolutions around the wheel and cut out the valve hole, works perfect.

Ian
Originally Posted by SkyDog75
Electrical tape may work on a single-wall rim, but because it's so stretchy, it'll deform into the spoke holes of a double-wall rim, allowing the tube to push into those holes and potentially burst. Instead of using electrical tape, you can use a tape with reinforcing strands. The type of packing tape with embedded strands has been used successfully in place of rim tape. Gorilla tape, gaffer tape, or duct tape would probably work in a pinch. These tapes might be messy to remove.
This is why I love participating in forums. Folks always come up with great ideas. That fiber imbedded packing tape idea is great. Stuff is tougher than John Wayne.
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