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GB SISSON · 07-04-2022, 01:10 PM

I recall that years ago I put tubes in radials that didn't hold up. Tire guy showed me the wear on the tube from the diagonal 'ribs' or ridges on the inside of the sidewall. Maybe the radial tubes that I now use have a compound that holds up to this. Another thought is those ridges are only on tubless tires and tubes should only go into tires spec'd as Tube Type. Two days ago I put a radial tube into a tubless radial 215 85r 16 on my woodie as the rust pits on the rim wouldn't seal as tubless. Not sure I answered any questions. Just some observations. I too would like to hear what is really correct(safe). Thanks

07-04-2022, 01:10 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,009	Re: Radial tubes I recall that years ago I put tubes in radials that didn't hold up. Tire guy showed me the wear on the tube from the diagonal 'ribs' or ridges on the inside of the sidewall. Maybe the radial tubes that I now use have a compound that holds up to this. Another thought is those ridges are only on tubless tires and tubes should only go into tires spec'd as Tube Type. Two days ago I put a radial tube into a tubless radial 215 85r 16 on my woodie as the rust pits on the rim wouldn't seal as tubless. Not sure I answered any questions. Just some observations. I too would like to hear what is really correct(safe). Thanks __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)