Inner tubes

[USN_Green_Addict]

I just bought some 12.00-20 tires. I'm currently running 11.00-20 tires. Where is a good place to buy new tubes? What exactly do I search for online? Do I just need to buy new tubes or do I need to buy new tire flaps as well?

 

[simp5782]

Most tires places will be able to get them. Or online tire supply. Prices are pretty close all around. 11.00 tubes will work in 1200s so don't let em try to sell you a special tune.

Yes replace the flap.

 

[country]

Here you go



TI-123 | 10.00-20, 10.00 X 20 Heavy Duty Truck Tire Inner Tube
10.00-20, 10.00 X 20 Heavy Duty Truck Tire Inner Tube with Valve Stem for Military Cargo and Utility Trailers
NSN #: 2610-00-051-9450, 2610-00-029-0562
Part #: 10.00-20, 10.00X20, 10.00 X 20
Price: $21.00


TI-699 | Heavy Duty Truck Tire Flap 20x10
Heavy Duty Truck Tire Flap 20x10
NSN #:
Price: $19.00

 

[fasttruck]

If you bought new tires they should come with new flaps. You don't say. If employing used flaps they have to be carefully checked for creases, cracks or other deformities' especially in the area where the valve stem passes through it. Any issues here will see the flap abrade the soft rubber tube and create a flat.

 

[fasttruck]

Reference post 4: Always use NEW tubes in NEW tires. Tires stretch with use and the tubes stretch with them. A used tube is larger than a new tire so when you cram it in there it will form creases which will eventually cause the tube to rupture. As new tires are frequently installed on front wheels such a flat will make you NMC: non mission capable.

 

[USN_Green_Addict]

If you bought new tires they should come with new flaps. You don't say. If employing used flaps they have to be carefully checked for creases, cracks or other deformities' especially in the area where the valve stem passes through it. Any issues here will see the flap abrade the soft rubber tube and create a flat.

They aren't new, they are used

 

[fasttruck]

It is possible to use serviceable used tubes in used tires as the tires are stretched dimensionally so a stretched tube will fit in them if new tubes are not available. As discussed in post 4 used flaps have to be inspected carefully. If they are 25 years old and brittle to the point of inflexibility or cracked or creased they will likely injure the tube and you will have to take the whole thing apart and replace the tube and the flap.