Tyre tubes

powerdoc · Oct 20, 2011

We've had some discussions of tyres (how British I've become!) but not tubes. Are there any preferred manufacturers of tubes and any to avoid?

L.A.B. · Oct 20, 2011

powerdoc said:
Are there any preferred manufacturers of tubes and any to avoid?

Buy: Michelin, Metzeler or Continental inner tubes.
Avoid everything else!

DogT · Oct 20, 2011

I got a 275/300 19 Bikemaster from tiresunlimited and it wouldn't hold air for 2 days. No pinches or anything, it just wouldn't hold air. If I were you I'd stick with a brand name. Trouble is that size is not made by the brand names.

Dave
69S

powerdoc · Oct 20, 2011

L.A.B. said:
powerdoc said:

Are there any preferred manufacturers of tubes and any to avoid?

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Buy: Michelin, Metzeler or Continental inner tubes.
Avoid everything else!

Hey, L.A.B. , what do you REALLY think about the subject? Thanks!

L.A.B. · Oct 20, 2011

DogT said:
I got a 275/300 19 Bikemaster from tiresunlimited and it wouldn't hold air for 2 days. No pinches or anything, it just wouldn't hold air. If I were you I'd stick with a brand name. Trouble is that size is not made by the brand names.

Michelin 19ME = 300 - 19

Conti D19 300/360 - 19
http://www.carrotcycles.co.uk/TYRES-TUB ... _1119.html

powerdoc said:
L.A.B. said:

powerdoc said:

Are there any preferred manufacturers of tubes and any to avoid?

Click to expand...

Buy: Michelin, Metzeler or Continental inner tubes.
Avoid everything else!

Click to expand...

Hey, L.A.B. , what do you REALLY think about the subject? Thanks!

I will only buy those brands of inner tubes, however they are probably easier to find the UK.

powerdoc · Oct 20, 2011

Actually just ordered some Michelins on your suggestion. Thanks, it's nice to get a non-convoluted answer to a board-asked question.

Nortoniggy · Oct 20, 2011

powerdoc said:
Thanks, it's nice to get a non-convoluted answer to a board-asked question.

Give it time.. :lol:

Ron L · Oct 20, 2011

Buy: Michelin, Metzeler or Continental inner tubes.
Avoid everything else!

What's wrong with Dunlop? They are availble in the US.
http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-motorcycle-tubes/c/a642338a623853a639905a640102

DogT · Oct 20, 2011

L.A.B. said:
Michelin 19ME = 300 - 19

Can't find them here in the US for some reason.

Dave
69S

batrider · Oct 20, 2011

If you find overlap in the sizes go with the smaller size. Otherwise it will bunch up just like my panties.

L.A.B. · Oct 20, 2011

Ron L said:
What's wrong with Dunlop? They are availble in the US.
http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-motorcycle-tubes/c/a642338a623853a639905a640102

I don't think they are available in the UK, if they are then I've never seen them-as I haven't seen any new Dunlop (or Avon) motorcycle inner tubes offered for sale here for many years.

BrianK · Oct 20, 2011

I'm a Michelin man when it comes to tubes too. (Pirelli, for tires.)

http://www.americanmotorcycletire.com has the best selection and prices I've found (so far) - including Dunlop tubes, if that's what you want (no thanks, personally).

bluto · Oct 20, 2011

Harley dealers sell high quality Made in Japan Dunlop tubes that fit Commandos (and FWIW a Dunlop front tire that fits too, am running one I picked up new for $50 (at Cycle Gear) and like it too..and am NOT a Harley guy in general, just found these items work well :wink: )

rvich · Oct 21, 2011

I have been happy with Bridgestone tubes. Easy to find in the correct size for the 100/90-19 tires and handle the abuse I give them getting them mounted up.

Russ

joeboomer999 · Oct 26, 2011

Easy to find in the correct size for the 100/90-19 tires... what size would that be?

L.A.B. · Oct 26, 2011

joeboomer999 said:
Easy to find in the correct size for the 100/90-19 tires... what size would that be?

Bridgestone part 30-0997 TR4: http://www.amazon.com/Bridgestone-Tire- ... B002OPHOIK

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