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doUevenLIFTbro?

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7/27/2013 2:00 AM

Hey what is the best way to prevent tubes from get a flat. I know about green slime anyone know how good it works and is there other ways?

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7/27/2013 2:10 AM

there's this Tire Liner but I never used it
https://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS/449000/Stop_Flat_Tire_Liner.html

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doUevenLIFTbro?

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7/27/2013 2:18 AM

I think i will get them soon , u think ducktape will work for now?

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7/27/2013 12:43 PM

bmxjoey wrote:

there's this Tire Liner but I never used it
https://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS/449000/Stop_Flat_Tire_Liner.html

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doUevenLIFTbro? wrote:

I think i will get them soon , u think ducktape will work for now?

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you will never know if it will until you try let me know how it goes i mite try if it works im sick of getting flats

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7/27/2013 12:45 PM

Just use normal rim strip and you should be good.

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7/27/2013 12:53 PM

andyferly wrote:

Just use normal rim strip and you should be good.

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It has to be versace though, its the only rim strip that is 600$ an made of pure italian leather

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7/27/2013 1:05 PM

andyferly wrote:

Just use normal rim strip and you should be good.

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SickDude wrote:

It has to be versace though, its the only rim strip that is 600$ an made of pure italian leather

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thats a good idea just grab your dads belts and stick them in the tyre that will stop most flats

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7/27/2013 3:08 PM

I am all about that stopping of the flats! haha I use those tire liners and 2 thick rimstrips. saves my butt. haha Those tire liners work miracles! i recommend those entirely.

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7/27/2013 4:04 PM

Double up your tires

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7/27/2013 11:21 PM

OneEyeIlluminatiGuy wrote:

Double up your tires

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Tubes you mean? That's what I do. Took the 2 that went flat, cut the valve parts off and put the new tube inside. Works great. I ride thru thorns all the time riding dirt and never get flats.

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7/28/2013 8:11 AM

OneEyeIlluminatiGuy wrote:

Double up your tires

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-Havok- wrote:

Tubes you mean? That's what I do. Took the 2 that went flat, cut the valve parts off and put the new tube inside. Works great. ...more

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What I mean is cut the bead off on one tire shove it on the inside of another tire boom flat proof

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7/28/2013 8:30 AM

OneEyeIlluminatiGuy wrote:

Double up your tires

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-Havok- wrote:

Tubes you mean? That's what I do. Took the 2 that went flat, cut the valve parts off and put the new tube inside. Works great. ...more

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OneEyeIlluminatiGuy wrote:

What I mean is cut the bead off on one tire shove it on the inside of another tire boom flat proof

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This.
Was waiting for someone to say this, used to put an old hookworm inside every front and back wheel i had and never have had a flat for the whole time I've been riding, besides one time i snapped a rim

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7/28/2013 12:24 PM

Don't case, air to the range on the tire, don't run over sharp stuff.

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7/28/2013 4:16 PM

OneEyeIlluminatiGuy wrote:

Double up your tires

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-Havok- wrote:

Tubes you mean? That's what I do. Took the 2 that went flat, cut the valve parts off and put the new tube inside. Works great. ...more

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OneEyeIlluminatiGuy wrote:

What I mean is cut the bead off on one tire shove it on the inside of another tire boom flat proof

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Then you're gonna have all these little kids crying about the extra 30-40oz of weight it adds to their vaginas. Hahaha

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