This is has been discussed about as much as tires on the list... the
skinny is remove the strips- all of the cool people are doing it. No ill
effects, i swear. No leaks,  just makes your bus look much better.

Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356