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01-07-2010, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Changing tires, new tube required?
Is a new tube a requirement when changing tires?
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01-07-2010, 07:10 PM
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Yes, you should. The tube does take a beating........ I never did like the cost of the tube though.
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01-07-2010, 07:12 PM
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I'm going to say no, it's not necessary, however, while you've got the wheel apart, I'd be tempted to stick a new one in there unless you're using leakstops. Anyway, just my 2 cents...
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01-07-2010, 07:54 PM
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One thing to consider. Imagine taxiing at an airport away from home and the tube fails. Now consider the cost to repair it at an FBO (if open) versus the cost of a new tube.
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01-07-2010, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron Lee
One thing to consider. Imagine taxiing at an airport away from home and the tube fails. Now consider the cost to repair it at an FBO (if open) versus the cost of a new tube.
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I have to agree with Ron. While it may not be necessary for local flying, it really sucks to have a flat on that old tube when far away from home.
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01-07-2010, 08:19 PM
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Reuse it but carry a spare in your tool bag.
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01-07-2010, 08:24 PM
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NO!!!!
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Originally Posted by Ron Lee
One thing to consider. Imagine taxiing at an airport away from home and the tube fails. Now consider the cost to repair it at an FBO (if open) versus the cost of a new tube.
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I have a tube, (Goodyear) that I retired from my 1946 Aeronca Champ. The date stamped on the tube is Nov. 1946. (Sold the Champ to buy kit parts.) It had started to lose air but I suspect that it was the stem, not the tube.
I have Michelin Air Stops on my RV-8 and I check the air yearly at the condition inspections. 
You stand just as much chance of pinching a new tube as you do an old one if you're not careful. 99% of the problems are with the valve stems in my experience. YMMV.
Of course the tire makers would love to sell more. You're gonna do what you wanna and if that's what makes you comfortable on the road, go for it.
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01-07-2010, 09:29 PM
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Yes, definitely change the tube. As an AP/IA, I have always done that and if you look close you usually see wear. Why chance it. It is recommended by the tire folks too.
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01-07-2010, 09:46 PM
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01-07-2010, 11:02 PM
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Maybe...
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Originally Posted by mannanj
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Of course the tire makers would love to sell more. You're gonna do what you wanna and if that's what makes you comfortable on the road, go for it.
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...they want to sell you more tubes...
But they do give some reasons for that recommendation --
http://www.desser.com/sta_used-tubes.shtml
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