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Old 06-27-2016, 05:55 PM   #1
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So I hear to cut a small hole in the tire or drill a small hole in the wheel to let air go out is this true if so how do I see if I need to
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Old 06-27-2016, 06:57 PM   #2
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So I hear to cut a small hole in the tire or drill a small hole in the wheel to let air go out is this true if so how do I see if I need to
Yes, you ought to vent the tires. Foam is supposed to 'breathe'. I prefer to vent the tire rather than the wheel, because it's easier to get water out that way. I use a belt hole punch to make two or three holes in the tire.

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Old 06-27-2016, 07:20 PM   #3
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I've always drilled the wheels so there is no risk of tearing a tire. I don't go I to water so that's a non point to me.
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Old 06-28-2016, 09:13 AM   #4
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My setups that don't see water the rims get a single 1/16" hole. Tires that see water are sealed and/or have closed cell foams that are waterproof.
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Old 06-28-2016, 04:28 PM   #5
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Mine sees no water as well so I'm guessing the wheel is better I dont want to tear the tire

So maybe one 1/16hole on the wheel would be ok
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Four holes, 1/8 inch each in both the wheel and tire. Tires won't tear. Leather punch for the tires. Drill for the wheels.

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Vent the wheels with 1/8 hole and if you find yourself near water just use a small piece of tape and cover your hole
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Four holes, 1/8 inch each in both the wheel and tire. Tires won't tear. Leather punch for the tires. Drill for the wheels.

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+1..Yea,leather punch is a good investment, under $10.. Tires wont tare
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