Installing tubes

[texasfabguy]

Got some new astro wheels and trying to install tubes. But here's the problem,the tube seems like the inner part is to small for the rim. The tube size matches the tire size but I can't get it to stuff in the rim between the halves.

Any tricks?

 

[cheezy1]

Put a lil air in the tubes..but not too much. It will help. I had the same issue.

 

[texasfabguy]

Put a lil air in the tubes..but not too much. It will help. I had the same issue.

I tried that with no luck,maybe the brand of the tube??

 

[cheezy1]

Hmmm...odd. Only other suggestion would be glass cleaner for lube on the tube. It will dry, but allow a short time of slip. I dont know if the brand will make too much difference. Normally they are pretty standard in size. Maybe someone else will chime in with an idea.:shrug:

 

[rpol89]

Try some baby powder to work as a lubricant. Be careful not to pinch the tube between the wheel halves.

 

[toomanytoys]

On the Astros I bought with tubes from OldMiniBikes The tube seemed really tight. But I forced it all together and its fine.

I gave the bike back to the owner and he rides it all over. No complaints yet

 

[Square_Chopper]

I noticed this on the Astro I put on the front of my El Tigre too. Went together okay, but it really did seem way tighter than it should've been. :shrug:

 

[texasfabguy]

Last time I tried it sober,I'll try a different approach this time. Thanks guys.

 

[Square_Chopper]

Last time I tried it sober,I'll try a different approach this time. Thanks guys.

That usually helps too. :laugh: :thumbsup:

 

[texasfabguy]

A few beers,some lube and a little air in the tube made easy work of it. Thanks for the tips gentlemen :thumbsup:

 

[125ccCrazy]

I put the tube in the tire, blow it up til it conforms to the tire and then let enough air back out til I can get the wheel halves together... I also use a little dishsoap on the beads of the tire...