Originally Posted by
staehpj1
I figure a boot where not needed is likely to cause more problems than not using one. It may eventually rub a hole in the tube, but I guess that isn't the end of the world. I just don't see a reason to add one unless the casing is structurally damaged. But I guess that is a judgement call.
thanks Stae, I've kind of come to this conclusion also. I'll take the tire off again just to carefully inspect the inner area and if there arent any marks or anything inside, I'll just go with the goo try out. I did end up buying a Parks boot kit, the sticking ones, and I figure it will be good to put one in my kit to be there in any case.
A mechanic I know told me today that yes, sometimes boots will cause rubbing issues on tubes over time as you say, and that the times he has booted a tire, he has also put some tape over the boot to have less of an edge present--which to me makes sense, and was good to hear from someone that I feel knows his stuff and has experience.