Tyres, Tubes & split rims

[brenc82]

hi,

just bought some continental k62 white wall tyres, and chrome split rims. (tyres being delivered by end of week)

will these require tubes? As the advert for tyres sid tubed/tubeless on ebay

the rims on my vespa at the mo have splits, but say tubeless on tyre, and havent had the need to take em apart to check yet

so abit confused whether they will fit or not??

can anyone advise?

thanks

[sbwnik]

If you have split rims then you always need tubes. If you have one piece rims then you don't.

Simple as that.

[brenc82]

must be tubes in the ones i have on scooter already

thanks again

[porkpie]

Even though some tyres say "Tubeless" (e.g. S83,)on the side,doesnt always mean that they dont have tubes in them.......Split Rims=Tubes...

Shaun..

[brenc82]

HI,

Ive seen inner tubes advertised; "suitable for 3.0" & 3.50 Tyres",

Excuse my daft question, but are the inner tubes universal sizes?

Thanks

Brendan

[porkpie]

They will be OK..Just make sure that they are 90* right angle valves.
also,if you can,go for Michelin Airstops....Cost a bit more but are worth it...

Shaun..

[sbwnik]

I'd disagree about the Airstops, I've had a lot of issues witrh them over the last couple of years. I've had it suggested that it's because they're a universal 3.00/3.50 x 10 size, as opposed to a dedicated 3.50 x 10.
I've stopped using them anyway.

[brenc82]

Thanks for your assistance

Cheers