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Forum: Classic & Vintage

10-31-22, 09:43 AM

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Sticky Totally Tubular

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Posted By dddd

I am seeing convex curvature on both sides of...

I am seeing convex curvature on both sides of this tire.
I strongly suspect that the casing here is suffering an outer-ply failure, which is why the casing bulges on each side, but in different...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

10-12-20, 04:24 PM

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Sticky Totally Tubular

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Posted By dddd

Latex adhesive bonds the base tape to the tire...

Latex adhesive bonds the base tape to the tire casing.

Some tubulars have a molded casing/tread, which likely includes the base tape in the molding process.

I would note how much glue that...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-10-13, 04:19 PM

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Sticky Totally Tubular

Views: 416,654

Posted By dddd

I think Chombi covered this, but the biggest...

I think Chombi covered this, but the biggest problem I've had with using old tubulars is that the glue attaching the base tape to the tire carcass somewhat dries up and can allow the tire to come...

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