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Kevin in NJ · 05-03-2013, 01:48 PM

Have you coated the inside of the tire with corn starch to lubricate them?

When the tube inflates if they are not lubricated then they can stick and the tube does not straighten itself out. Twists and pulls will stress the tubes.

Corn starch lets everything find their right place.

05-03-2013, 01:48 PM	#10
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Tubes! A bit of a rant Have you coated the inside of the tire with corn starch to lubricate them? When the tube inflates if they are not lubricated then they can stick and the tube does not straighten itself out. Twists and pulls will stress the tubes. Corn starch lets everything find their right place.