Hi:
Having some problems fixing my 18.4 x 34 tire on my 1750. Seems to want to go flat. The obvious would be a puncture in the tire but that is not the case.
Tube is getting a hole (almost like a cut rather than a puncture) on the rim side. I looked for the obvious, like rust flakes burrs, but nothing. The rim is actually in fairly good condition. Just to be safe I took a steel wheel brush and polished the rim surfaces. I also ran a wool rag around the rim face to see if it would snag but nothing. Patched the tube, put the tire back together and flat again. Same symptom.
It is almost like the tube is flexing or rubbing on the rim and nicks the tube.
Looking for thoughts or ideas on how to fix the problem.
Thanks
Having some problems fixing my 18.4 x 34 tire on my 1750. Seems to want to go flat. The obvious would be a puncture in the tire but that is not the case.
Tube is getting a hole (almost like a cut rather than a puncture) on the rim side. I looked for the obvious, like rust flakes burrs, but nothing. The rim is actually in fairly good condition. Just to be safe I took a steel wheel brush and polished the rim surfaces. I also ran a wool rag around the rim face to see if it would snag but nothing. Patched the tube, put the tire back together and flat again. Same symptom.
It is almost like the tube is flexing or rubbing on the rim and nicks the tube.
Looking for thoughts or ideas on how to fix the problem.
Thanks