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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
My understanding of it- especially as it relates to gumwall bicycle tires- is that the main purpose of the "rubber" is to protect the cords. I've had gumwalls so weatherchecked the gum came off in chunks but the tire still held air.
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That's sounds true to my ears. But, if the walls are cracked, that means the
weather can get to the cords. So, it's only a matter of time.
I'm running tubes, loaded with that green goop. Keeps them from leaking down so fast.