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From: edward@TWG.COM (Edward C. Bennett)
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Subject: Re: Wheelchairs
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Date: 30 Mar 91 05:17:26 GMT
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Joe Chamberlin writes:
>
>        I have those big mag wheels that take kids bicycle tires
>and tubes very well.  Even buying the 'expensive' racing slicks
>is cheaper than E&J.  The only problem is I have yet to find a
>supplier for those 8" babies in the front.

Ditto. Bypass your wheelchair dealer and go to a bike shop. It's
much cheaper.

Personally, I go with E&J or Invacare rear tires because of the
material. The black rubber that goes into bicycle tires is very
soft and will leave black streaks on everything your wheels touch.
Since rear tires, at least for me, last several years, I can afford
the higher per unit cost.

Joe's right about 8" front tires. My bike shop has been looking, but
has yet to find the right ones. They have found tubes for them.
Their tubes are only 1-1/4" rather than the 1-3/4" that match the
tire, at $3.50/tube vs. $8 or $9/tube, they're close enough.
-- 
Edward C. Bennett - The other WIN/MHS & MMDF guy	edward@twg.com
The Wollongong Group					(415) 962-7252
1129 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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