Inner tube question??

[Bill Hilly]

Does the rim width need to be taken into consideration when ordering a new tube, or should I just go with one that matches the tire size?
I plan on going with a 4.60-17 rear tire on my TBR7. I would also appreciate any advice on tubes to buy, OR avoid. Thanks

[Bill Hilly]

I don't know what I hit to get that green crying emoji up by my post. LOL

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

I don't know what I hit to get that green crying emoji up by my post. LOL

fixed

[Mudflap]

Some cheap tubes are made of really crappy rubber. I only buy Michelin, not to say there aren't other quality brands. Use talcum powder generously.

[TominMO]

Yeah, get brand name tubes, i.e. not Chinese. Standard thickness is 1mm, but you can get 2mm and 3mm thicknesses too.

Michelin, IRC, Kenda, Tusk are all good brands.

Here's a useful page that explains inch vs metric tire widths:
https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/blogs...mparison-chart

[Bill Hilly]

Would this be a good choice for the 4.60-17 Dunlop D605 that I am going to put on my TBR7?
https://www.amazon.com/IRC-HEAVY-MOT...s%2C163&sr=8-2

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

Would this be a good choice for the 4.60-17 Dunlop D605 that I am going to put on my TBR7?
https://www.amazon.com/IRC-HEAVY-MOT...s%2C163&sr=8-2

Too narrow. Look at the link in post #6 to find out what metric size corresponds to what inch size.

[buzz]

Get the same size tube as tire,and you will be good to go.

[buzz]

And that is the right tube, read on down it fits that tire.

[TominMO]

I think this is the size he needs. A 110 is too narrow. That tube is for something like a Honda CT90 etc. The stats on that 110 Amazon page list it as for a 29" wheel! Unreliable.

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Inne...8039154&sr=8-2

Edit: Now granted, 4.60" is 116mm, so not much difference. Maybe the 110 tube will work fine, but I'd rather get one listed specifically for the wider tire.

And don't forget to get a good rim strip to replace that Chinese one.

[Bill Hilly]

What width of rim strip would be correct on a a TBR7 rear rim ?

[bigdano711]

Black Gorilla tape. Saw a video and that's my plan. Would there be any reason NOT to do it?

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by bigdano711

Black Gorilla tape. Saw a video and that's my plan. Would there be any reason NOT to do it?

Not at all. In fact I've seen 1" wide Gorilla tape at Lowes in the plumbing section. Personally I'd do both that and a good quality rim strip. I hate for little stupid stuff to ruin things.

For Want of a Nail
For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the message was lost.
For want of a message the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

What width of rim strip would be correct on a a TBR7 rear rim ?

Rim strips are pretty universal width-wise. Just need to get one for your wheel diameter.

[Bill Hilly]

Originally Posted by bigdano711

Black Gorilla tape. Saw a video and that's my plan. Would there be any reason NOT to do it?

Them Go-Rilla products sure are versitile . The Go-Rilla tape can be used as a rim strip, and the Go-Rilla glue evidently makes a fine hair gel. LOL