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Old 07-12-21, 08:39 AM
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I use 2 wraps of 1-2 mill Kapton tape. Stays in place and doesn't cause problems. I haven't ever removed it. Other tape, when I change tires, it I've seen it's moved or wrinkled, I replace it with the Kapton tape. If it hasn't wrinkled/shifted I leave it alone. That Velox stuff seems to last forever and doesn't really shift. I'd use that on all my wheels, but generic Kapton tape on eBay, I got probably a lifetime supply in 2 different widths for the cost of a couple rolls (one wheel each) of the velox. Those rubber snap on strips, I'd remove right away and replace with something else if I saw them on any of my wheels. Unlike 3alarmer , I don't have massive handstrength from being a retired firefighter, so I'm using a mixture of levers and jacks every time. So far, I haven't shifted any of the tape I've put down but do wonder about the shifts/wrinkles in the old stuff I find on used wheels.
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