Inner Tubes

[Tim-ANC]

I have some old wheels that just wont hold air for long. Too many rock bashes with mini bends in the bead. Ive tried to form them round again but its a useless endeavor. Thinking about putting tubes in them.

A friend of mine cautioned me saying its possible for the tube to slip inside the tire and break the valve stem. Then, poof, no air and no way to refill.

Has this happened to anyone? Opinions on using tubes please.

[oxidized_black]

alot of guys say no to it, im wondering if you dont take it over 20mph and just putt around if you would be good ... myself, i would try it but not go nuts with them in, and if you get a flat on the trail, youre hooped ...

[Tim-ANC]

I talked to the local repair shop guy. He`s mostly against it too. Says if done, you have to put more air in them to keep the tube tight in the wheel so it doesnt slip. I want to do this on the fronts of my 86 Suzuki LTF230 but the suspension on this is poor and lower tire pressure helps. Shop guy also mention fix a flat but its nasty when changing tires. I think if I ever change tires on this, I`d go get new wheels too. Leaning towards the goo method.

(and why doesnt the apostrophe key work on this website?)