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“The inner profile of the rim is shaped differently and is obvious.”

Comstar wheels

Q: It has become apparent that I really stepped in it when answering the question about tubeless tires and Comstar wheels (July/August 2022). Several readers wrote in to correct my mistake and I thank you all. Here’s a couple of the responses, all of them correct. — Keith

A: In the July/August 2022 issue Rick wrote in asking if he could mount tubeless tires to his 1979 Honda Goldwing. The correct answer is NO NO NO! If the wheel is not stamped TL or Tubeless Tire Applicable, do NOT

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