Tubular tires - glue versus tape?
02-14-08, 06:50 AM
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Tubular tires - glue versus tape?
Just bought a pair of Rolf Vector Pro tubular rims and am curious as to whether the new tubular rim tape (Tufo) is a better choice than conventional tubular adhesives for attaching the tires to the rims. Thoughts? Experiences? Thanks!
02-14-08, 08:23 AM
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I've used the tape and it is WAAAAYYYYYY easy. I mounted both tires on my wife's wheels in about 10 min. I didn't even stretch the tires first.
I'm told that this ease of installation comes at the price of increase Crr and a pain in the ***** when it comes time to remove and replace the tire, but they have been on there for over a year and it seems pretty worth it at this point.
I'm told that this ease of installation comes at the price of increase Crr and a pain in the ***** when it comes time to remove and replace the tire, but they have been on there for over a year and it seems pretty worth it at this point.
02-14-08, 09:17 AM
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I stay with glue because it's what I've used for 37 years. Old habits die hard.
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