Rubber Rim Strip Question

[Mike34]

A silly question. Mounting tires today and after I put on the rubber rim strip, I noticed that the hole for the tube stem was in the middle of the rim strip. I didn't expect to see this and it got me wondering. Do I ignore the hole and leave the rim strip in the center of the rim as in photo A or do I slide the rim strip to the side and insert the tube through the hole of the rim strip as in photo B.

-Mike

 

[Kube]

Letter "A" is correct. I'd suggest you trim the strip a bit so there is proper clearance for the valve.

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

I've always felt that a Ford welded spoke wheel, or any wheel that's smooth all around the inside doesn't need that rubber strip at all.

 

[cas3]

me too

 

[Angledrive]

me three

 

[Will D]

Me four.

Last Coker bi tires and tubes I bought said specifically on the sticker attached not to use that rubber strip.

 

[cas3]

i have always felt its really for real wire wheels that have the ends of the spoke and nipple exposed on the inside of the rim

 

[ford38v8]

Use plenty of baby powder regardless.

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

I believe the rubber strips were designed for the Model A wheels with the valve in the center of the drop rim.

 

[Kube]

Use plenty of baby powder regardless.

Yes sir! Always.

 

[Mike34]

I was going with A, or not use it. But I thought that I’d toss it out there to see what the general consensus was.
Thanks all.
-Mike