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Mark Gregush
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by Mark Gregush » Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:37 am
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/440-5 ... be-T44.htm
I did a search of past postings, lot's of chatter about valve stem size but could not find any real report on the tubes them self. Any reports on how well they hold up? I am in the planing stage of putting 21" wheels on my Huckster to get more rubber on the ground and am getting together wheels, rims and tires. And yes I am going to use "FLAPS" which I have!
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
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Allan
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by Allan » Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:15 pm
Mark, I presume if you are getting together wheels, rims and tyres, you are using wooden wheels and split rims. This is exactly the case when flaps are needed, to prevent damage to he tube at the rim joint. Well done.
Allan from down under.
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Mark Gregush
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by Mark Gregush » Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:21 pm
Yes I am.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
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SurfCityGene
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by SurfCityGene » Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:04 pm
I just picked up a set of 21 x 4.50 tubes from Lucas the other day for a '26 roadster and were impressed by the quality. They cost $15. compared to 25 plus from vendors so I was concerned. They're made in India and so far are working perfect.
You don't say what kind of wheels. You may not need those flaps like allan said?
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by HaroldRJr » Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:41 pm
Gene - Sort of "sticking my nose into your discussion", but I think you misread what Allan said. He said that flaps "ARE" needed, which I agree with,.....harold
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by HaroldRJr » Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:55 pm
Gene - Sort of "sticking my nose into your discussion", but I think you misread what Allan said. He said that flaps "ARE" needed, which I agree with,.....harold
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by HaroldRJr » Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:57 pm
Oops! That's what happens when somebody knocks at the back door while you're posting,....sorry!
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by SurfCityGene » Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:15 am
Harold, thanks for your comment but if he is using 21" wire wheels with the dropped center he should Not be using a flap. We just had a Devil of a time getting one off. Those type of rims only need a thin band to cover the center spoke area. Sounds like he is using wood wheels and some use a flap in them to protect the tube.
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HaroldRJr
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by HaroldRJr » Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:02 am
Aah,.....21" wire wheels,.....gotcha! Sorry,.....harold
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by MWalker » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:48 am
I used Lucas tires and tubes with my new 21" McLaren wheels. I was pleased that the tubes are much thicker than ones I have gotten from Coker.
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:56 pm
The brand name on the Indian tubes is Custom Classic. Apparently a batch of them got folded and packaged before they were sufficiently cooled. At least that's the explanation I read. Anyway, they were prone to cracking, and I patched one seven times before I finally realized what was happening and tossed it. So far the Hartford (China) tubes I'm using have been OK. If others are using the Custom Classics with no problems, I guess it's safe to use them again too.
The inevitable often happens.
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by Allan » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:40 pm
Gene, the reason I asked for clarification on whether the OP was using rims was to ascertain whether he had wire or wooden wheels. He responded that he has rims, so they are for wooden wheels = split rims = the need for flaps. Flaps are used in split rims and rims with lockrings like TT rear wheels, but not on drop centre wheels like 26-7 T wire wheels.
Allan from down under.
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by Mark Gregush » Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:16 pm
Correct. Ether wood or Chevrolet disk, same difference both are split rims.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
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