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Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:54 pm
by Bear45-70
oldrock wrote:got the tires in today and they look good! Got the front one mounted no problem but when I mounted the back one (even though I thought I was careful) I must have pinched the tube because it has a slow air leak. Of course it wouldn't be the front one which is very easy to just pull off and change. No it had to be the back one which is a pain to get on and off with all the stuff you have to take off. Now debating do I patch the tube and try again, get another tube and try it again or do I take it in and let the shop? I cosidered using the old tube but they are kinda dry rotted looking and I don't trust them. Sure as the world if I put an old one back in, it will start leaking in a matter of days and then I mount it a third time.
Get a can of Slime. Follow the instructions on the can and the problem will be solved.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:58 pm
by oldrock
humm, don't know if that would work in an innertube but just thinking about it... don't see why not. If I have any slow leaks, just might give that a try. Sure would be easier than pulling a tube to patch it.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:26 pm
by Bear45-70
oldrock wrote:humm, don't know if that would work in an innertube but just thinking about it... don't see why not. If I have any slow leaks, just might give that a try. Sure would be easier than pulling a tube to patch it.
It will work just fine. On one of my older boat trailers I have tube tires still and they both are sealed with Slime.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:08 pm
by forrestking
At the risk of drawing the wrath of the bear...
If the tube is punctured on the rim side the slime may not work well. Slime specifically states that the sealant is not effective for use against "snakebite" type damage to tubes or tires: " SLiME is not guaranteed to seal gashes from glass or metal, bead leaks, sidewall punctures or pinch flats".
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:21 pm
by Bear45-70
forrestking wrote:At the risk of drawing the wrath of the bear...
If the tube is punctured on the rim side the slime may not work well. Slime specifically states that the sealant is not effective for use against "snakebite" type damage to tubes or tires: " SLiME is not guaranteed to seal gashes from glass or metal, bead leaks, sidewall punctures or pinch flats".
It says that but I watched it seal an inch and a half gash in a tubeless tire. It was frickin" amazing because I also didn't believe it would do it.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:28 pm
by mustangwagz
Bear45-70 wrote:It was frickin" amazing
Bear Approved!! Thats good s*** for sure!!
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:05 am
by eliteguy50
slime uses the spinning force to spread around inside a tire, so if it can reach, it will usually seal.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:18 am
by Gingerbread Man
Kenda 413, 3.00 x 10. Awesome handling!
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:15 pm
by oldrock
Thought I would post another update on those IRC tires for $13.99 each. I went and checked my speed via radar today and it is doing 33mph on level roads with my 192lb self. That is up from 28 with the stock tires so I'd say that is a very worthwhile upgrade considering the pair of tires shipped only cost me $35. For you lighter riders, my son weighs 165lbs and he gets 34-35mph on the bike. So for under $40, I'd say larger tires are a no brainer if you are looking for a bit more speed.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:47 am
by vette66_00
Sorry to bring up a older post, but cheap tires are always worth a new read.....
I just purchased the IRC MB38 80/90-10 tires for $11.94 each for a total shipped cost for 2 for $34.52. These are going on a Elite E with Taz gears and 48mm bbk. Currently running 35mph flat out with my 240 lbs butt on it GPS verified.
From AMT here...
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog ... 4e162af0a6
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:45 pm
by oldrock
wow, that is even cheaper than i got mine for and I thought I had found the great deal. I hope you are liking them, I've had mine on for a while now and they are good tires. Nice grip and the increased size means more top end speed which is nice.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:50 pm
by vette66_00
Still waiting on mine they will be here on Weds. Then I will install them. I'll update my 48mm bbk and gear thread when I see what the over all MPH change is.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:35 am
by Shmee
I ordered the IRC's too they should be here in a few days. Got two of them with new tubes.
2x IRC MB38 Scooter Tire
$24.59
2x Kings Tire Motorcycle Tubes
$7.29
Shipping & Handling:
$8.95
Gotta love a 10% discount too by googling bikebandit promotional codes lol. One's goin on my spree the other on my gf's.
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:07 pm
by hasback
instead of making a new thread thoug i would just ask this here... i have an 83 aero50 what is the biggest tire i could put on the front and rear... i have no fenders on the bike at the moment so rubbing wont be a problem . just wonder what size will fit .
Re: Spree Tires
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:20 pm
by hasback
bump help me lol looking to buy tires friday^^^^