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Old 02-18-2008, 08:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I have a set of used Michelin Light truck tires mounted on the original (well older) wheels that were on the "46 when I bought it...
Dan,

First, have you used soapy water to find the source of the leak? It is possible that older tires can just be leaking through the carcass. If that's OK, there IS a difference in the profile of the rim where the bead seats for tube vs tubeless rims.
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