Sealing Vittoria tubs

mattsccm
mattsccm Posts: 409
edited December 2014 in Workshop
In the process of repairing some Vittoria tubs, the ones with a removable valve stem. Is it possible or worthwhile bunging some sealant in through the valve thread? The bit down by the inner. I am taking a guess that the inner is latex, its blue.

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    It is if you plan to use the tyre quickly... it has 2000 miles life tops, if you can kill it within 3-4 months, then go for it... if you plan to ride it very occasionally, then I wouldn't use sealant... as it will dry and gunk inside.
    left the forum March 2023
  • mattsccm
    mattsccm Posts: 409
    Ta. Not worth the bother. Only on my restoration project.
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    It can be a fix to get a few more weeks of life in 'em, otherwise wouldnt bother.
  • mattsccm
    mattsccm Posts: 409
    Yeah.
    Good tubs but on the once a year bike.

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