[Spridgets] wire wheels

[David Ambrose]

Sales at " Just Brits " wrote:
> << Actually no, British Wire Wheel told me to use 10 mil PVC
> plumber's tape. We followed their advice, and I haven't had a flat
> due to tube abrasion since then. >>
>
> Are you sure they didn't specify WHICH one to use,
> David ??
At the time, no. That was 25 years ago, and it might not have mattered 
then. At the time, the correct bands were nearly impossible to get, so 
we used the tape. I have the roll of plumber's tape we used, and it's 
still good. They told me to use two layers. I passed the instructions 
and the tape to the tire shop, and they mounted the tire with no 
problems since. Before then, we'd been losing a tube every few months.

I totally agree that duct tape is worthless in this application. BWW 
said the same thing. It doesn't cushion, and the adhesive degrades over 
time, turning to powder. That isn't a unique characteristic of the 
imported tape either.

My local Big-O says they can get the correct rubber tire bands, so 
that's what we'll use when I put on new tires.

Cheers,
Dave