Rubber Particles Inside Inner Tube

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Re: Rubber Particles Inside Inner Tube

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Yes it happens when the tube is dry and it rubs on the tire. I use a talc powder on the tube before mounting but it doesn't completely solve the issue. It's better though.

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Yeah, like dirtyboy said. It's the tube and tire wearing against one another. More noticeable the longer your tube has been in the tire.

I use a generous amount of silicone lube. Still notice wear on the sides of the tube if I've had the tire for awhile.
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If I understand, you're asking about the little balls inside the tube? I believe those are from the mold release agent that combines with moisture and make little "snowballs" as it gathers inside the tube. I've seen this myself a couple of times. Sometimes it seems like there's a bit of stuff rolling around in there.

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Use Pam spray it's cheap and readily avaliable.

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Talc works fine. I've never had an issue with water or mounting lube, and it definitely works to decrease tube wear. I prefer the Walmart size bottle of baby powder, cheap plus I smell great after mounting a set. :D Silicone lube would work well too,it's a requirement for bib mousses, but probably overkill for tubes.

All I ever use to mount tires is a windex sized spray bottle filled wih water and a teaspoon of dish soap? If you're fighting with the tire more than that, you're probably doing it wrong. :cheers:

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I have had little rubber balls inside some of my tubes also. Nothing I ever worried about.

Used most of the stuff mentioned here. Been using silicone spray for the last 5 years to lube tubes and tires prior to mounting. No mess and works really well. Still get some tube wear and dust in the tire when changing but not a concern for HD tubes and I usually replace the tube after 2 tires. You can get the silicone spray at canadian tire or most auto parts stores. I usually get a couple a seasons out of a can. I also is a great maintenance item for rubber seals on car doors and sunroofs to help seal and protect the rubber.
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I use a product called electrician wire pulling lube. It lasts incredibly well and doesn't break down in water or heat. I use it on mousse tubes as well. It comes in a 2l jug for under $20. I find it does help with the pinch flats. I normally don't get flats running UHD bridgestone tubes.

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