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millsi
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 Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:35 pm Post subject: 7" or 8" tubes for atc 70? |
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So ive got a number of tyres that dont hold air and want to use some tubes. split rims are 7" but im thinking that because of the decent 'balloon' type of the tyres 8" tubes may be better. has anyone had any experience using either?
cheers
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chuggz
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| i used 8 inch ones from a ride on mower in mine works well |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:17 am Post subject: |
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| atc 70 wheels are 8's arent they? |
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millsi
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:25 am Post subject: |
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thanks chuggz.
no the wheels are 7", the outside lip is 8"
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greenhuman
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| You can also use 16" wheelbarrow tubes from Bunnings |
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millsi
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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16" wheel barrow tubes hey. they sound alot cheaper than the $23 they want for 1 tube at the bike shop
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millsi
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my bad. atc70 wheels are 8".
so i tried the wheel barrow tubes, not the best fit and the tires roll alot when turning (about 6 psi), looks like im in need of some new tires.
anyone know where i can get some sp wamulass in oz?
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| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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They are 7 inch.
PM sent re tyres |
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