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08-22-14 | 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman

Sho' nuf: it's regular bike tire, filled with some kind black foam, I'd say about the same density as the stuff they make those interlocking shop floor mats out of, or maybe just a little stiffer.

The wheel rides a little lumpy now, however

One mystery solved, but we'll still never know what happened in [MENTION=303078]bearjew[/MENTION]'s case.

08-22-14 | 03:42 PM

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Allways great with an explanation!

08-22-14 | 04:04 PM

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The wheel rides a little lumpy now, however

Glue the piece back in and you're good.

Thanks for answering that after two years, caveman.

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08-22-14 | 04:25 PM

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common in wheel chair wheels its a SOB to put a new tire in.

08-22-14 | 04:42 PM

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....the tires have ~60 psi in them ....

OK I give. How do you know?

08-22-14 | 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman

Sho' nuf: it's regular bike tire, filled with some kind black foam, I'd say about the same density as the stuff they make those interlocking shop floor mats out of, or maybe just a little stiffer.

Weird Stuff + Band Saw = Science!!

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