size bigger tube in a smaller tire

DoctoRot
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11 Feb 2015 02:01 - 11 Feb 2015 02:02 #661237 by DoctoRot

size bigger tube in a smaller tire was created by DoctoRot

I have a 3.25-4.00 /18 tube and was wondering if i could use it in a 3.00 / 18 tire

'78 1000 Long Term Project
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11 Feb 2015 05:08 #661242 by 650ed

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You may want to contact the tube manufacturer to be safe. In the past I have contacted Pirelli and Metzeler with questions and received prompt, meaningful replies. Ed

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11 Feb 2015 06:25 #661256 by SWest

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If it folds, it could break and lose pressure very quickly. On the rear it could be life threatening. It's OK to use a say 450 tube in a 510 tire but anything less than that is asking for trouble.
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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