v61 Tires

[IHCadetCollector]

I can get a tube for about $12 at my local hardware store.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Nice looking tires, though I like the tri-rib skinnies on the front. As far as the tubes go, I run tubes in everything that I have when I put new tires on, whether or not they are tubless. My reasoning is that after owning several cubs and seeing the corrosion that takes place on the rim from the moisture in the air over time, it only makes sense if you plan to own the cub for a long time or want to sell it in good faith as a dependable machine that will last someone for a long time.

Cub Cadet 123

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

Nice looking tires, though I like the tri-rib skinnies on the front. As far as the tubes go, I run tubes in everything that I have when I put new tires on, whether or not they are tubless. My reasoning is that after owning several cubs and seeing the corrosion that takes place on the rim from the moisture in the air over time, it only makes sense if you plan to own the cub for a long time or want to sell it in good faith as a dependable machine that will last someone for a long time.

Cub Cadet 123

actually tubes speed up the rusting of the inside of the wheel, as you drive the tube moves around and rubs the paint off the wheel exposing the bare metal.

[rwairforce]

Yes, $12 per tube times 4 is near $50. I got 4 of them. Oh well, it's done and they work so what's not to like. As I said earlier, $50 over 15 years or so isn't too bad. All good here.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by olds45512

actually tubes speed up the rusting of the inside of the wheel, as you drive the tube moves around and rubs the paint off the wheel exposing the bare metal.

I respectfully disagree. I have seen tires removed with tubes and without tubes. The ones with tubes have looked better every single time, whereas the ones without tubes flaked off chunks of rust from the inner hub of the rim. One guy who does nothing but tire changes and has for the past 40 years told me the same thing.

Cub Cadet 123

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

I respectfully disagree. I have seen tires removed with tubes and without tubes. The ones with tubes have looked better every single time, whereas the ones without tubes flaked off chunks of rust from the inner hub of the rim. One guy who does nothing but tire changes and has for the past 40 years told me the same thing.

Cub Cadet 123

And I respectfully agree with you. The reason some put tubes in the first place are because the rim is already so bad that you would never get the bead to seat without them...

[Group_44]

I took a look at the V61's I have that are going on one of my Supers, I know they are a different size but the side wall is marked "Tubeless". What are yours marked? I only mount tires with a tube if they won't hold air without one.

[IHCadetCollector]

Originally Posted by rwairforce

Yes, $12 per tube times 4 is near $50. I got 4 of them. Oh well, it's done and they work so what's not to like. As I said earlier, $50 over 15 years or so isn't too bad. All good here.

Ah, I neglected to account for the 4 tires. Continue on Sir.

[rwairforce]

Originally Posted by IHCadetCollector

Ah, I neglected to account for the 4 tires. Continue on Sir.

Thats funny... I will "continue on" as long as I can and thank you kind sir...LOL!