do they still sell inner tubes for the spare tire? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

buddylj1990 · 09-09-2013, 10:18 PM

i have the original spare tire rim and tire in dam good shape but inner tubes leaking at valve stem wondering do they still sell the inner tube

**TBONE1964** · 09-09-2013, 10:21 PM

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Coker-...tem,73746.html

Just one example I found. You may check with Coker tire direct and get exactly what you are looking for.

slow-1 · 09-09-2013, 11:37 PM

Go to your local owned old timey tire store, they should have what you need.

Daner · 09-10-2013, 01:04 PM

I would hope that every tire store sells tubes or at least patches them.

motorcritter · 09-10-2013, 02:36 PM

Tire stores, at least the corporate ones I worked at didn't deal with tubed tires or tubes. That has become a lost art, as modern tires just aren't the same as the old, bias-ply, tube-type tires. If maintaining a vintage 'look' is important, bite the bullet (and its a large-caliber one) and get fresh reproduction tires for your truck. Running or relying on a 30/40/50 year old tire, even if it 'looks good' can be very disappointing, at the very least. Coker has a good selection, just pricey- I looked for whitewalls for my Benz- they wanted bout $200 each! They were perfect copies of old German tires, but, this is my daily runabout. I got Firestones, then Hankook, when those wore out. They were about $50 each.
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cdowns · 09-10-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daner

I would hope that every tire store sells tubes or at least patches them.

an optimist

09-09-2013, 10:18 PM	#1
buddylj1990 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: waynesville georgia Posts: 164	do they still sell inner tubes for the spare tire? i have the original spare tire rim and tire in dam good shape but inner tubes leaking at valve stem wondering do they still sell the inner tube

09-09-2013, 10:21 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: do they still sell inner tubes for the spare tire? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Coker-...tem,73746.html Just one example I found. You may check with Coker tire direct and get exactly what you are looking for. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

09-09-2013, 11:37 PM	#3
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: do they still sell inner tubes for the spare tire? Go to your local owned old timey tire store, they should have what you need. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-10-2013, 01:04 PM	#4
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: do they still sell inner tubes for the spare tire? I would hope that every tire store sells tubes or at least patches them. __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

09-10-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: do they still sell inner tubes for the spare tire? Tire stores, at least the corporate ones I worked at didn't deal with tubed tires or tubes. That has become a lost art, as modern tires just aren't the same as the old, bias-ply, tube-type tires. If maintaining a vintage 'look' is important, bite the bullet (and its a large-caliber one) and get fresh reproduction tires for your truck. Running or relying on a 30/40/50 year old tire, even if it 'looks good' can be very disappointing, at the very least. Coker has a good selection, just pricey- I looked for whitewalls for my Benz- they wanted bout $200 each! They were perfect copies of old German tires, but, this is my daily runabout. I got Firestones, then Hankook, when those wore out. They were about $50 each. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!



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