Just got tires, need tubes...do I need Rim Strips?

[Guest]

Just got my Metzelers this morning after 3 weeks of waiting. I need to get some tubes. I saw that Metzeler makes them but they cost more. Look to be worth the extra $$ perhaps.

Do I need to get "Rim Strips" even though I have mag wheels on my 80gs1000e? Are they the same as "Tire Strips?" Do they go between the tube and the rim or between the tube and the tire? I am confused.

My 77gs550 has spokes, tubes and strips. I think the strips went against the rim to insulate against the spokes.....not against the tire....now I can't remember. Arrrgh!

[mdole]

You're right the rim strip goes on first to cover the back of the spokes. I don't thinks that there would be a lot of use for one on your mags. You might check to ensure that the inside of the rim is smooth so there is nothing to cut or pinch the tube there.

Mike

[Anonymous]

I haven't used rim strips with my tubes in the mag wheels. I wouldn't spend much additional to get the Metzler tubes.

[Anonymous]

With mag wheels, why tubes or strips ?

[Joe Nardy]

With mag wheels, why tubes or strips ?

Exactly................come on over to Joe's garage and we'll mount and balance those Metzelers tubeless-style!

Joe