TIre Guards?

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    • #30224
      raybarnes
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        Has anyone used these Tire Guards from Gempler's. I have had to fix 5 flat tires while brush cutting this spring; All of them caused by thorns puncturing the innertube. I even fill the tubes with tire sealer and still get flats since the thorns penetrate about 1/2″ inside the tire and eventually rip a hole in the inner tube that the sealer can't plug. They are about $80 each for my 7.5×16 fronts, just want to make sure they work before I spend. If they work, it would definately be money well spent as far as I'm concerned. Thanks,

      • #31733
        Bob Rooks
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          Here is a link Ray. You can see them a little better. wink

           

          Gempler's Tire Guards

           

          Actually, shouldn't they be called tube guards? They don't really guard the tire at all. I'm just sayin'… hmmm

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        • #31752
          raybarnes
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            You have a good point Bob. I'm sure I'll be picking up just as many thorns in my tires after I put them in. Doesn't look like too many folks have used these so, I'm going to order a couple and give them a try. When I fix the flats the thorns are never over 1/2″ inside the tire so I think the added thickness of the Tube Guard will prevent 95% of my flats. I'll let everyone know how they work. Thanks.

          • #31753
            Carl Darnell
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              They seem awful expensive and they are only a rubber shield that will still be penetrated.

              I think your money would be best spent foam filling your tires. You will never have a flat again.

            • #31756
              Bob Rooks
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                As an afterthought, wouldn't Kevlar be a better choice than rubber?

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