Hello Airheads,
I am awaiting deliver of a set of BT46's and I went 4.00 rear and 3.25 front. On the Bridgestone site they specifically state if a 'tube should be used on tubed rims' next to each tire size. The ones I got do not have this statement.
These are for my 81 R100RT, snowflakes (recall checked) very stock bike.
So my conundrum is the tire manufacturer SEEMS to not recommend tubes (although the metric versions of this tire DO call for the use of the tube), BMW themselves have always declared the need for tubes for this year.
I believe many are running this tire and would appreciate hearing if you are tube / tubeless, any brief rationale to the decision and how has the experience been please?
I know tires and oil get passionate so I would like to please ask for BT46 specific input and an answer of 'Safety' for rationale is simple and perfect.
Thanks all
Ethan
I would suggest that you use inner tubes with your new tires. While a person might conclude that a 1 piece cast wheel could be run without tubes, and some riders do that, the original specification was/is to use inner tubes, as you know. I think it is best to follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
former Airmarshal, IL.
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