[Healeys] Inner tube question

[allen c miller jr]

having perfected an expertise in going flat at inopportune times, I can attest
that tubes are widely available, and most tire shops seem to handle repairs
with their regular tire machines, but.....

1. I blew two inner tubes in a weekend because we did not take off the little
3/8" inspection stickers. This caused differential heating that, under high
wheel stresses, burned holes in the tubes. Could not
understand this at first, but back at the tire center the bubbles appeared
where the stickers had been. I was just grateful it did not happen at speed

2. talcum is vital

3. most of the tire guys are content to use the Dayton rubber band around the
inner spoke ring. I have been told by two sources, both seemingly in the know,
that it is better to use electrician's tape, and to use it not only on the
centerline spokes but around the outer lacings. so far knock on wood, so I'm
going that way.

4. a tiny bit of rust on the wheel will fry a tube, so good idea to clean
well.

5. have to constantly check for broken spokes.

6. the foam fix a flat cans are a waste of $8.00.





allen miller bn2/m