Thread: 7.50 X 16 Inner Tube TR15 valve

Originally Posted by B.S.F.

If you have new tubes fitted take a small tin of baby powder along and give it to them. Tyre places don't have talc anymore to put on the tube.
About 7 years ago I started to fix and replace the tubed tyres myself. Gives me a chance to inspect the rim. Ever since they did a wheel balance with baked mud on the inside of the rim I take the tube less wheels off the vehicle and take them to the shop.
The most conscientious tyre repairer I've ever come across was in the Flinders Ranges at Angorichina.
.W.

Just removed 4 tyres from rims myself, tyres were fitted many years ago but in good general condition. Tubes had stuck firmly to the inside of the tyres and were a PITA to separate & pull out so I'd second the baby powder/chalk powder when fitting.

Haven't removed tyres from rims for years but picked up a s/h beadbreaker at a local market c/w a couple of tyre levers and it's fairly straightforward. Mark the valve position and you won't upset the balance when you re-fit the tyre.
Handy practice in case you have to fix a puncture 'out bush'......


Colin

The local tyre place I use has them in stock.

Ruband Tyres in Dandenong, on Greens road with the truck on the roof of the building (near the Post Office).
They do a lot of truck work and carry a range of tubes.
The chap there, Justin, is very helpful and understanding. Took some painted rims in and asked him to be careful, some old Steeltreks were fitted without a mark on the paint ! I'm sure it's down to my painting but it could have been the care he took !!

My only involvement with them is as a satisfied customer.....

Tubes were $25 each.


Colin