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Old 06-30-08, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by J T CUNNINGHAM
Are these "HOOK RIMS"?

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J T
+1
Just because the tire says 100 PSI doesn't mean the rims are capable.
This is a problem with old 27" rims. Some are straight wall instead of a "hook edge".

http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ho-z.html#hook

I "think" some tires are specified for "hook edge" rims only.
Houston, I think we have a mismatch!
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