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[Closed] ZTR Flow Rims - with tubes?

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Hi all

I have a front ZTR Flow rim that i would like to use with a tube.

Do i remove the yellow rim tape and just run it with no rim tape at all if i want to use it with a tube?

Thanks
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Posted : 12/06/2011 2:03 pm
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You can run it with the yellow rim tape, or you can take it out and install a normal rim strip. Don't run it without though.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 2:05 pm
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As above - tube on yellow is fine. Flows still have normal spoke holes under the yellow tape.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 2:09 pm
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I have tubes in mine with yellow tape. It seems like a bonus that when I puncture they still hold the air for a while (so far).


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 3:01 pm
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I have tubes in mine with yellow tape. It seems like a bonus that when I puncture they still hold the air for a while (so far).

You got sealant in there too? Or magic?


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 3:02 pm
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Thanks for the replies - much appreciated.

Has anyone ever had any problems with the tyres not sitting properly on a flow rim or worse still, coming off.

I only ask because the wall is really shallow and it just got me thinking.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 6:17 pm
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I have tubes in mine with yellow tape. It seems like a bonus that when I puncture they still hold the air for a while (so far).
You got sealant in there too? Or magic?

Ok, by a while I meant about 5 minutes. The tyres were 'tubeless ready' though, so that probably helped.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 7:02 pm
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never had any problem with tyres not sitting properly, only had mine a few months though.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 7:04 pm
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I run Flows with tubes. Just be careful with the pressures - you can't have them too high or the tyres pop off. Check rim or Stans site for exact guidance.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 8:04 pm
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Still run my 355s with tubes and have done for 2 years+...never had a problem and can't see why you would with a Flow


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 8:07 pm
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Ok - Cheers chaps

Thats put my mind at rest

Thanks again for the replies

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Posted : 12/06/2011 8:09 pm
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You got sealant in there too? Or magic?

It does happen, had it myself- the air leaks from the tube but then has to leak out of the tyre/rim as well. The valve's not airtight but it slows the leak. Nothing magic about it.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 8:10 pm
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Why would you want to use a tube? There sooo last decade


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 8:13 pm

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