can you use regular tires on tubless rims (crossmax) without using tubes?
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Absolutely you can. Ignore the previous person's answer. The one caveat is that you will need to seal the tire as it will have a lot of tiny holes in it because it was not manufactured to hold air without a tube. You can do this by buying a commercial sealant from Stan's NoTubes (www.notubes.com) or mixing it yourself. However home brews are tough so I won't get into that here. You will have a more difficult time seating the bead of a standard tire onto the rim as the tolerances and bead profile are not designed for tubeless use. Nevertheless, it can be done and is really not that difficult. I have been doing this for years and ride on some of the most nasty terrain and I've not had any mishaps.
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check tire rack, you probly can w/ some supspension mods, though for the cost you'd be much better off buyingsomething much better, like upgrading to the ss, or getting a charger/ magnum or 300 (RWD beats all)
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Rim compatibility should be no problem as long as rim and hub have the same number of holes.\n\nDepending on the age of your hubs,  600 hubs were part of the Ultegra gruppo. If these are 600/Ultegra hubs then it is most likely you can use an 8 or 9 gear cassette on it no problem... but it is always a good idea to check first.\n\nIf your hubs are from the "early days", the rear is likely outfitted for a freewheel. I know an 8 gear freewheel is available but am not sure about a 9. In either case you'll need to make sure that an axle of the correct length can be procured.
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This all depends on the type of valve that you have.  There are two types of valves that you will find on a bicycle tire: schrader or presta.  The Schrader valves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrader_valve) are like the one you see on your car.  A presta valve (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presta_valve) is more narrow and are seen usually on road bikes with more aerodynamic rims.  Most pumps will handle the Schrader valves without any issues (including your gas station).  For presta valves, some pumps will accommodate them.  For those that won't, you can buy an inexpensive adapter at a local bike shop to place on the presta valve and use a standard pump (similar to this http://www.rei.com/product/27860.htm).  I always carry one of these adapters with my when I ride, in case I need to pull over at a gas station for air. You might be careful about how much pressure you put into a bike tire.  Different tires will support different pressures.  Too little pressure and you are opening yourself up for pinch flats.  Too much pressure and you could blow the tube or have a few uncomfortable ride.  Usually, anywhere between 90-110 is about average.
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Please check out this web site-it should be very helpful:\n\nhttp://www.maxxis.com/Services/how_a_tire_is_made.asp
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Most of the stuff is interchangeable. On the older Schwinn bikes, they will use stuff specific to Schwinns and nobody else. The big example here is the tire size 26 x 1 3/8. There is an EA1 that fits only the Schwinns. The 26 x 1 3/8 EA3 fits all the other brands. These two are NOT interchangable. The Schwinn specific ones can be a challenge to find, but any bike shop should be able to order them. If you need bearings, pull the old ones and bring them in, that way the shop can see exactly what you need. Some of the parts may be tough to find because the technology has changed a lot since the tempo (not much out there with down tube shifters), it just depends on what it is. Personally, I'd find something more current just because parts are easier to come by.
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Remove the tyre and inner tube. \n\nSaw through the rim. Take a large mallet and gradually bash away until the rim is one long straight piece.\n\nJob done - but I can't think why you'd want to do this ....
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Pauly's answer gives you the essense of the differences.  Now, as for using the different kinds....\n\nTubulars used to have huge advantages on road feel as well as lightness. Now, clinchers are just as good for road feel and for holding onto the rim.  \n\nRepairing them is a major difference.  Sew-ups cost a hunk of money, so you tend to want to fix the flats rather than throw them out.  But first you have to pry them out of the glue which holds them to the rim, then unsew the tire to get at the tube.  Fix the hole, then reverse the process.\n\nThat amount of time is why racers who don't have support vehicles (like triathletes) carry a spare tubular in case of flats.  \n\nAnd you can't ride on a newly glued on tire-to-rim combination for 24 hours, if you like a bit of safety.  The glue has to dry and set.  And it is messy to put on the tire and to get the tire around the rim without getting glue all over the edges of the rim, which then rubs on the brakes.\n\nNote that in races, you carry a pre-glued tire as a spare. Then put it onto the rim which has existing glue and you hope that the glue from the tire and the glue from the rim meld together as you race along. \n\nby Donna - yes, I rode on sewups in the 70's when there was a big difference, now I ride clinchers that cost lots and so are light and have good road feel, without the hassle.
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18s will fit, 20s would rub. Tire size for an 18" rim would be 235/50R18 if its a base 2wd. The problem with 20s is not the wheel diameter, but the width and offset. Noone makes a proper offset for the s-10 in a 20", but I know that American Racing and ASA make it in a 16".\n\nThe bigger the wheel, the lower the sidewall height, and the less the cushioning effect from the tire - thus more wear on suspension components like shocks and ball joints. What are called "+1 fitments" are usually the safest way to go, i.e. if you have 15" go to 16".
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Haro manufactures Frames and the other parts are by other brands. it depends on which model of Haro you are talking about, my best best is go for more rigid parts rather than light weight, if you are doing streetfreestyle. Cheers
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I have not ridden one, but it wouldn't be necessary to build a special bike for your circumstance. A standard bike can be outfitted with parts that can get you completely upright-change to a frame with a shorter top tube, get a stem (gooseneck) that has a lot of rise, add some handle bars that also rise and are angled back towards you (about a 15 degree rake) and get the seat positioned correctly and you are in business. pretty comfy!
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We say flat tire, but the spare is (in some vehicles)smaller then the normal tires and they are called donuts.  I'm not world traveller, but I am an American.
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You can put the thin smooth tires on your mountain bike.  Almost all tire manufactures make some type of slick for all mountain bikes.  It's a lot cheaper than buying another bike just because you like the tires.\n\nAnd don't let the thick rims fool you.  Clenchers are clenchers and you can put just about any width tire on them.\n\nI pasted two links below of slick mountain bike tires from Performance.  Like I said, any bike shop will have 'em or they can get 'em for you.  Or you can just order online.\n\nI've had the ritchey's before.  Lot's of tread and they last a long time for the money.  \n\nGood luck!\n\nHappy tire swapping!
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For looks, maybe.  But not for handling.  Manufacturers design a bike for a certain tire size.  Change it and the bike will not handle as well.
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You should probably get new tubes and also tires.  Just check the size on the sidewall of the tire and buy tubes to match.  If you are unsure of your tire/tube changing skills then take your bike to a dealer and have them do it for you.  You should also get an inspection/tune up while you're at it since you haven't ridden it for so long.
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preferably they all should be of the same size. if they arent, the gears will start to bind and the all wheel drive wouldnt work as efficient. on the late 90's models, there is a fuse under the hood when plugged in will make the car front wheel drive only. so put the mismatched tires on the back until you can get the same size all around
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you can find sources at www.rubber.com/tires/ and Tire business.com also. I work for a Wholesale co here in the states...what are you looking for?