Tire kevlar liners...

Eric said:

Hi all, I have been using a pair of Maxxis WormDrive for concret and somehow
a bit rocky trail. And I got almost 10 spikes hitting my tire and 3 of them
hit the tube. I got a flat and have to change the tire.
I have been using Hutchson "green" inner tube, presta valve. I though it
should be thick enough to avoid those punches. Instead, they don't work as
well as I thought.
One thing I'm wondering is, if the wormdrive is too low profile to the
ground that the center of the tire touch the ground every seconds, kinda
like a road bike. It is very fast ruynning tire, just that it is too easy to
get punched.
I'm thinking of Specialized tire liner, is that a good choice? anyone using
it or use to using it?
I need some advices on this...
thanks,
eRiC

ever tried Slime?

dave

I'm not a competitive cyclist; but, I ride several days a week on a year
round basis in the Mountains of West Texas. Used to have a lot of flats
and tried Slime, etc. Finally put in the kevlar liners and have not had a
flat on my bike or my wifes for almost a year.

Tom

The Maxis worm drive is a very thin tire .Yes it roll fast but is thin .I
use the same tire for days when the trail is dry and fast.Some people say
that tire liners rubbed a hole in the tire.That could be true and the are
heavy.You might try a more thicker tire and or slime { but if you still get
flats then the tire is too thin for your riding}I have a set of Bontrager
Revolt super X's Kind of light they hook up good and roll fast {small
knobs}.If im riding street then jack up the pressure and go .
Good luck

Quoted message said:

of flats and tried Slime, etc. Finally put in the kevlar liners and
have not had a flat on my bike or my wifes for almost a year.

If you're getting flats on your wife, that's something the doctor can help
you guys with...

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Phil, Squid-in-Training