Posted by John B. on March 07, 2012 at 19:45:31 from (38.114.64.135):
In Reply to: Foam filled tires? posted by 641Dave on March 07, 2012 at 08:35:37:
I've worked as a mechanic for over thirty years. We use to have tires filled on forklifts and numerous other industrial machinery. Foam filled tires get flat spots after sitting for over 24 hours. There isn't much give in the foam either which I've seen many rims crack around the lug bolts that had foam filled tires on them. Then when you want to replace the tire after it wears out which happens sooner on foam filled tires you may not be lucky to find some one that wants to cut it off the rim. These are just a few things I've seen over the years. I did have my small 4" front tires filled on my rider since they kept breaking the beads loose from the rims when turning.
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