Comments on: Why do I always get punctures in the back wheel? http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:12:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Matt http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-549 Matt Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:29:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-549 all i can really say is just keep your tire pressure good, and just try to avoid em. <br><b>References : </b><br> all i can really say is just keep your tire pressure good, and just try to avoid em.
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]]> By: Elan M http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-548 Elan M Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-548 it depends where you ride your bike mostof the time this is called a pinch flat. it is most likely that your tire pressure is to low and when you ride your bike your weight puts more weight tham the tire can handle at the pressure so what happens is that your inner tube gets a pinch from both sides. try to messure your tire pressure it should tell you on your tire how much tire pressure you need. if you go with the higher tire preesure you have a better chance of avoiding flats. usually the tire pressure should be from 45-65 if so put 60psi or 65 psi again it all depends on where you ride.<br><b>References : </b><br> it depends where you ride your bike mostof the time this is called a pinch flat. it is most likely that your tire pressure is to low and when you ride your bike your weight puts more weight tham the tire can handle at the pressure so what happens is that your inner tube gets a pinch from both sides.
try to messure your tire pressure it should tell you on your tire how much tire pressure you need. if you go with the higher tire preesure you have a better chance of avoiding flats. usually the tire pressure should be from 45-65 if so put 60psi or 65 psi again it all depends on where you ride.
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]]> By: Ron S http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-547 Ron S Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:28:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-547 Because more of your weight is on the back tire. But, it is better than getting a flat in the front tire, since you would lose steering immediately with a flat front, not a fun thing to happen if you're blasting down a hill. Rear tire wears out faster too, that may also explain the more frequent flats. I suggest you should carry a saddle bag carrying a spare tube, patches, tire lever, and a hand pump. That way you can patch and continue to ride home instead of walking miles home.<br><b>References : </b><br> Because more of your weight is on the back tire. But, it is better than getting a flat in the front tire, since you would lose steering immediately with a flat front, not a fun thing to happen if you’re blasting down a hill.
Rear tire wears out faster too, that may also explain the more frequent flats.
I suggest you should carry a saddle bag carrying a spare tube, patches, tire lever, and a hand pump. That way you can patch and continue to ride home instead of walking miles home.
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]]> By: Gaz http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-546 Gaz Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:04:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-546 Coz back wheels get this more, no reason just bad luck !!!!<br><b>References : </b><br> Coz back wheels get this more, no reason just bad luck !!!!
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]]> By: ozona http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-545 ozona Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:21:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-545 Weight is the main reason. In AZ we used to get them from cactus needles. In FL we get them from sand spurs. If you are not a racer, I would suggest you buy a shield for the tire. It is a white plastic flexable ring that sits between tire and tube. Very effective at stopping punctures.<br><b>References : </b><br> Weight is the main reason. In AZ we used to get them from cactus needles. In FL we get them from sand spurs. If you are not a racer, I would suggest you buy a shield for the tire. It is a white plastic flexable ring that sits between tire and tube. Very effective at stopping punctures.
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]]> By: intrepidfae http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-544 intrepidfae Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:57:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-544 The front tire "sets up" the foreign object so that it can penetrate the rear tire. There is also more weight on the rear tire, helping the object to drive through the tire's body, each rotation like one of a hammer's multiple blows to drive in a nail. HTH<br><b>References : </b><br> The front tire “sets up” the foreign object so that it can penetrate the rear tire. There is also more weight on the rear tire, helping the object to drive through the tire’s body, each rotation like one of a hammer’s multiple blows to drive in a nail.

HTH
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]]> By: kwakerman U.K. http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-543 kwakerman U.K. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:12:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-543 The answer is, you actualy run over the sharp object lying flat, with the front wheel first which disturbs it into a position that causes it to puncture the following wheel. Had this happen on my motorbike with a stanley blade which was found inside the tyre when it was removed. Brand new tyre with less than 300 miles on, $5%%3$"£ !!<br><b>References : </b><br> The answer is, you actualy run over the sharp object lying flat, with the front wheel first which disturbs it into a position that causes it to puncture the following wheel.
Had this happen on my motorbike with a stanley blade which was found inside the tyre when it was removed. Brand new tyre with less than 300 miles on, $5%%3$ӣ !!
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]]> By: stephen D http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel/comment-page-1#comment-542 stephen D Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:27:59 +0000 http://firstaidlist.com/punctures/why-do-i-always-get-punctures-in-the-back-wheel#comment-542 Don't know but im glad you asked because ive noticed that to!! weired!! Could be because most of the weight is on the back wheel as you sit right above it!<br><b>References : </b><br> Don’t know but im glad you asked because ive noticed that to!! weired!! Could be because most of the weight is on the back wheel as you sit right above it!
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