Re: Got my first flat on the '29 last night - anybody got experience changing the tubes?

Posted by Tim Cole On 2021/10/7 15:10:52

With wire wheels you can put straps through the spokes as safety against the snap ring blowing out. As well, the tire should be lined with talcum powder, and inflated and deflated to unwind the tube. As mentioned, inflate the tire facing away from you against the wall. When you are done let the tire fall flat on the floor face down and let sit at least a half an hour. Mount the wheel and remove the straps. Inspect the rim for any cracking on the snap ring bead prior to installing the tire. I used the straps whenever feasible. They don't have to be tight, they are there to keep the ring from flying across the room.

At the USO shows they used to joke with all the bragging about the taxpayers paying for schools and road building by the military, when were we going to declare war on ourselves and invade Detroit.