Doug & Rett Leithauser wrote:
> Well, I certainly got a lot of response with that one. My concern with
> running tubes in thr LAT70 wheels is the lack of a tire retaining bead on
> the wheel and the very rough, surface that the tire has to seal against.
> neither my LAT 70's nor my steel spare wheel have the bead that is supposed
> to hold the tire in place when it is deflated.
> Doug Leithauser
> B9472853
Doug,
You are correct about the original LAT 70's not having the "safety bead". It
really has nothing to do with needing tubes. If you get a flat, the rim unseats
itself from the rim without a bead, tubes, or not.
BUT, the "LAT 70" rims being carried by Sunbeam Specialties are brand new,
better made than the original, and have the safety beads. A little pricey, but
very nice. Comes in different widths too, and offset for the Tiger.
Steve
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