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Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:19 pm
Author: Peter55
Hi all
In the parts book and manual it says I should fit inner tubes in the tyres on my Z1R, did they find the wheels are porous or is there another reason for this.
Cheers Peter
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:07 pm
Author: Peter55
Sorry guys just seen that the rear wheel has got two bead clamps so would have to have a tube. I’ll put one in the front as well, I guess this might effect my tyre choice.
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 7:59 am
Author: chrisu
Not tubeless
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:42 am
Author: Grog
Hi Peter;
There are different rim profiles on alloy bike wheels - one for tubeless tyres, one for tubed. The Z1R rims are not profiled to hold a tubeless tyre securely, so tubes are needed to keep all that lovely air inside. You don't need a tyre specifically designed for tubes - you can run 'tubeless' tyres quite happily as long as you stick a tube in there as well, so tyre choice isn't an issue. I've run Bridgestone BT45s on mine quite happily for ages; Avon Roadriders also get a good press. Hope this helps!
TTFN Grog
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 7:26 pm
Author: Peter55
Thanks for your replies.
I have gone for Avon Roadriders with tubes, £231 inc postage from Demon Tweeks.
Cheers
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:03 pm
Author: wheelysteve
That's what I've got on mine and they work well.
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:39 am
Author: Sifu
I’ve got inner tubes in mine
Re: Z1R inner tubes
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:40 am
Author: Sifu
That’s a nice z1r wheelysteve