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[Kwag_Myers]

I have inserts instead of inner tubes (not sure that matters) and I have one wheel that groans on one side when it contacts the floor. I've never tried to work on this type of wheel, so I'm not sure what the best procedure is to fix this. Any advice?

I wonder if these tires are glued to the wheel and I need to put some rubber cement on it?

[greybeard]

Kwag_Myers, on 08 November 2011 - 01:49 PM, said:

I have inserts instead of inner tubes (not sure that matters) and I have one wheel that groans on one side when it contacts the floor. I've never tried to work on this type of wheel, so I'm not sure what the best procedure is to fix this. Any advice?

I wonder if these tires are glued to the wheel and I need to put some rubber cement on it?

That sounds a bit final. I've never had inserts, but I would try talc rather than glue.

[wheeliebear75]

I have "airless foam inserts" in my out & about chair. They are just a foam doughnut shaped version of the air-filled tubes only no need to worry about leaks. If you're having trouble with squeaking on one side; try putting the wheels on the opposite side that you'd normally have it (in my chair's case I've got quick release hubs & there is no SET "left" "right" wheels only the armrests & side-gaurds have a LEFT vs. RIGHT side.) if the squeaking starts happening on the other side you'll know it is something to do with the WHEEL itself....if the squeaking stays on the original side than it probably has something more to do with the bearings in the axles or something along those lines. Make sure your tires aren't worn out in any way, bearings sometimes need to be changed or just lubricated which most bike shops CAN fix/maintain since most of our wheel's parts are the same as those used for bicycles, and the insert.....when the tire is off & you view the foam it should keep it's shape so if you see a smashed/dented portion then the inserts would need replacing....but ONLY THEN. Be sure to tell the bike shop to be careful about the inserts.....if you do need to ditch the foam & go with air; so long as the holes where the air-valve would normally stick out of is still there you can convert to air-filled & just get the tubes made more puncture resistant like for mountain biking.

[mike13]

The skqweeky/groan can be the spokes also. I have air filled tubes that came with that slime fix a flat goop, and plastic liners between the tube and the tire.

[Kwag_Myers]

greybeard, on 08 November 2011 - 03:49 PM, said:

That sounds a bit final. I've never had inserts, but I would try talc rather than glue.

Back in the old, old days when I was a kid, gluing tires to the rim was pretty standard on high-end road bikes. I'm not sure if they do that anymore, but these things are really on tight.

wheeliebear75, on 08 November 2011 - 06:40 PM, said:

...try putting the wheels on the opposite side...

I did that and the noise moved to the other side. But then, after a few hours, it stopped. So, thx!!!!

mike13, on 09 November 2011 - 08:27 PM, said:

The skqweeky/groan can be the spokes also. I have air filled tubes that came with that slime fix a flat goop, and plastic liners between the tube and the tire.

I have X-core 5 spoke wheels, which are all one piece, so I don't think it's a spoke. I've never worked on composite wheels before, so I'm not really sure what the best procedure is for tire removal. Since the noise has stopped I'm not going to worry about it. However, if it starts up again, I'd like to have some idea on how to remove the tire without damaging the rim.

[mike13]

Sorry, did'nt you had composites. I have never heard of gluing tires to the wheels, but I've only been in the chair since 04.
I did hear some growning rite before I changed inner tubes, the tires were low on air and did grown a little.
I really lost on this , sorry

[Kwag_Myers]

Found it!!!



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