BCS 852 Tube/Valve Stem

[otus_branch]

Having bought various tires and rims for my BCS' throughout the early 2000's, I think that the change from Pirellis to Chinese junk happened late in the decade - maybe 2008 or so?

That said, I have not had any problems with my Chinese junk tires, since the very first thing I did with them is get them filled with solid foam for weight and flat-proofing. Now, my valve stem is just there for looks, and if it were to fall off, I would not worry one bit...

-otus

 

[Kapster]

Found a couple things some people might find helpful.

I found that firestone makes a 4.5/5/5.2-10 tube, and from the picture the valve is mounted towards the side a bit. Firestone #551-287.

Firestone Lawn & Garden Tire Tube 4.50-10 & 5.00-10 & 5.20-10 (TR13)

Also found that trelleborg from italy makes a 5.00-10 tire. From what i read they purchased the pirelli ag division. Some massey ferguson, fendt and new hollands come in with trelleborg's. Dont know what cost is, i could call our local dealer but i hate to as i dont need them at the moment.

Trelleborg IM110

Just bought a grillo this year, mine are ok so far. The unions are pretty cheesy looking tires though, would be nice if they'd hook up with trelleborg for tires.