<VV> Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels: Why tubes?

[Norman C. Witte]

Bill, I will take a shot at this.  The spokes go through the rim at many
points.  These are all little holes that have the potential to leak.  The
solution to this is to have a tube inside the tire.

Norm


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wrsssatty at aol.com [mailto:Wrsssatty at aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 1:13 PM
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> Subject: <VV> Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels: Why tubes?
> 
> Well, this will probably reveal my appalling ignorance but, if so, it
> won't
> be the first time...!
> 
> Why did/do Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels require the use of inner-tubes?
> 
> And, while I'm at it, did the spare have to be stowed in the trunk or
> would
> it fit in the engine compartment?
> 
> ~Bill Stanley
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