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7_Zero · 06-03-2024, 11:29 PM

We decided to go with radial tires this time around and just received the tubes to go in them. The rims on the car are far from perfect, so we had previously installed the rim flaps to protect the tubes from the rim. Now that we are ready to install the radials, I noticed on the rim flaps that it states they are for use in bias ply tires only. I have been unable to find any flaps on the vendors sites that say they can be used in a radial tire. Can anyone educate me on why these should not be used in radials? Thanks!

springerpete · 06-04-2024, 05:02 AM

Can't help you with rim flaps but when I got my radials I also got rim strips from Coker Tire. These are like huge rubber bands about 2" wide and thin that go over the wheels were the spokes seat. They work fine ( 2 years.) I do not use rim flaps. Bill

nkaminar · 06-04-2024, 06:53 AM

I have no idea why a rim flap cannot be used with a radial tire. In the past I have used duct tape to protect the tube from rough spoke ends inside the wheels.

alexiskai · 06-04-2024, 08:46 AM

Yeah, I can't think why that limitation would exist. I wouldn't worry about it.

Canton_Model_A's · 06-04-2024, 08:47 AM

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I would err on the side of caution. I put new Good Year Balloon tires in and I put the 'Flaps' or liners in.

06-03-2024, 11:29 PM	#1
7_Zero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 104	Rim flaps in radial tires? We decided to go with radial tires this time around and just received the tubes to go in them. The rims on the car are far from perfect, so we had previously installed the rim flaps to protect the tubes from the rim. Now that we are ready to install the radials, I noticed on the rim flaps that it states they are for use in bias ply tires only. I have been unable to find any flaps on the vendors sites that say they can be used in a radial tire. Can anyone educate me on why these should not be used in radials? Thanks!

06-04-2024, 05:02 AM	#2
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 647	Re: Rim flaps in radial tires? Can't help you with rim flaps but when I got my radials I also got rim strips from Coker Tire. These are like huge rubber bands about 2" wide and thin that go over the wheels were the spokes seat. They work fine ( 2 years.) I do not use rim flaps. Bill

06-04-2024, 06:53 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 4,068	Re: Rim flaps in radial tires? I have no idea why a rim flap cannot be used with a radial tire. In the past I have used duct tape to protect the tube from rough spoke ends inside the wheels. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

06-04-2024, 08:46 AM	#4
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,402	Re: Rim flaps in radial tires? Yeah, I can't think why that limitation would exist. I wouldn't worry about it.

06-04-2024, 08:47 AM	#5
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 143	Re: Rim flaps in radial tires? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would err on the side of caution. I put new Good Year Balloon tires in and I put the 'Flaps' or liners in. __________________ --------------------------------------- 1929 Model A Tudor "Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution" Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Motor City A's Club