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Ian in Mississauga · 09-29-2014, 06:26 PM

I know about the problems with new tubes so I was going to use a used one I had to fix a flat. I noticed it's oversize. would this be a problem?

Tom Wesenberg · 09-29-2014, 06:38 PM

Stick it inside the tire and lightly inflate it to see how it fits the tire. It will be a problem if the tube is so large it doubles over in places. And that's where talc helps the tube to slide around for a good fit.

C26Pinelake · 09-29-2014, 07:19 PM

As Tom says, a fold or crease will cause a leak eventually. In my opinion it is not a good idea.
Wayne

John Stone · 09-30-2014, 07:54 AM

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I used one of those tubes and it did cause a slow leak after a while. Had a flat on a trip and borrowed the tube from a friend. It did last a couple years. When I pulled it out, it was folded in several places. Has been replaced with the correct size. Don't use it.

09-29-2014, 06:26 PM	#1
Ian in Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 140	5.50 x 19 tube I know about the problems with new tubes so I was going to use a used one I had to fix a flat. I noticed it's oversize. would this be a problem?

09-29-2014, 06:38 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 5.50 x 19 tube Stick it inside the tire and lightly inflate it to see how it fits the tire. It will be a problem if the tube is so large it doubles over in places. And that's where talc helps the tube to slide around for a good fit.

09-29-2014, 07:19 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: 5.50 x 19 tube As Tom says, a fold or crease will cause a leak eventually. In my opinion it is not a good idea. Wayne

09-30-2014, 07:54 AM	#4
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: 5.50 x 19 tube Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used one of those tubes and it did cause a slow leak after a while. Had a flat on a trip and borrowed the tube from a friend. It did last a couple years. When I pulled it out, it was folded in several places. Has been replaced with the correct size. Don't use it.