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Subject:Re: Tubes in tires.
From:craig cowan
Date:Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:34:41 -0400

Okay. Now the question is....WHERE do I get the tubes?
I can't seem to find tubes online meant for a 225/70/16 tire.
They seem to sell tubes based on tractor measurements.

-Craig

On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM, Eric Ley <eric_ley@hotmail.com> wrote:

> we do it all the time exp. as a spare you should have no problems
> As for the tire shop if it is in U.S. then it is for legal concerns I bet
>
>
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> From: "craig cowan" <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 10:14 PM
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject:      Tubes in tires.
>
>
>  I have a BFG that was damaged at the bead upon removal from the previous
>> set
>> of wheels. It is still a great tire with tons of tread. It just leaks air
>> now. I'm thinking throw a tube in it, and since it will be used as a spare
>> anyway..... it should hold air well then and serve it's purpose right?
>>
>> Are there any flaws in this statement? Are there problems with tubes?
>> Is there a reason why 4 tire shops told me today that they can't legally
>> put
>> a tube in a tubeless tire, but all suggest that I do that?
>>
>> -Craig
>>
>>