Need a rear tire and also want to replace the tube. The two places where I would like to purchase the tire do not have the exact tube for my tire - 150/80x16. I read that you can go either larger or smaller in tube size be 15mm's. So a 140/80x16 would work on my 150/80x16 tire? But, the rim size must stay the same. The stealer wants $25 for a tube!! Also, do you guys install heavy duty or standard tubes?

 

that tube will work just fine. i think i would use the heavy duty. are you sure that those wheels take tubes? steve

 

Good question! Not 100% sure. Bought the bike used with the rims already installed. The valve stem only has a nut, no rubber washer - so Im guessin its tubed?

 

i'm pretty sure the moco went tubelees with the smooth spoke wheels. lets see what others have to say. tubelees is a way better way to go, as far as doing an emergency repair on the road. steve

 

Mines not tubeless and yes that tube will work. You can use the heavy tubes if you want but I just change mine to new every other tire. If a nails going to get you it won't matter much to it whether or not you have heavy tubes. And my brother-in-law has tubes in his with the smooth rims also.

 

Mine has tubes too. For the price of a tube, I'll just replace it with every tire replacement...I just replaced my rear tire & I believe the tube was $15 fwiw.

Clay

 

Holllllly chit,,,, Ur worrrrrried bout saving 10 bucks on a tube that may save U from having a blow out....... just don't understand...... I had new rubber put on and the INDY said the tubes don't need replaced every time,,, every other time.....so it cut the price to $12.50 a change.....

 

Slow down slim.... lol

Just asked what size will work cause they do not have the exact tire size for the tube, and what type tube guys are using.

Now we know U too seem to care about "saving" $12.50 and change every other... umm... jk

Thanks for contributing