Inner tubes in tires

[geoargo]

I have an Argo Bigfoot which I drive regularly on the trails around our cottage in Ontario, Canada. These trails have rocky sections that, unfortunately, seem to want to eat tires rather regularly. With the Bigfoot tires running over Cdn$200 each I wondered if there is any reason NOT to use an inner tube in a tire that has masses of good tread on it yet has sustained damage that precludes its repair.

[Bw6]

Tire Repair

Geo, welcome to the forum. I see you live in Ontario. If you are near London, we have been repairing those RH III's with sidewall damage (if it's not too bad) locally. We found a tire vulcanizing shop that makes repairs. PM me for more info.

[geoargo]

Thanks Bw6 - I am the other side of Toronto unfortunately but I suppose there are vulcanising places around here too.

Any thoughts on the inner tube question? I was wondering if the very low pressures we need to have are any kind of a problem?

[mike bar]

I put tubes in my 8x8 with tracks on and on my first ride i spun the four corner tires on the rims and cut the valve stems off. I put slime in them and have had no problems yet. Don't know if this helps, good luck with your tire problem.
Mike

[Bw6]

Vulcanizing

Geo, Because we run pretty low tire pressures (2-4 psi), what Mike said can easily happen. I favor getting them vulcanized, we have had some pretty bad rips that were repaired with excellent results. The cost was about $25/tire. The problem with the RH III's is I believe they are only a 2 ply tire, and cut pretty easily, especially if you ride in rocky areas. I know they are expensive but the new Argo 25" tire is an excellent replacement and they are a 4 ply tire.