Subject: [CR] Felt-Lined Tires?
Devo wrote:
"I pulled some tires off of an early 80's wheelset (Campy Super Record hubs to MA-40s) and came upon something I have never seen or heard of: a strip of adhesive-backed yellow felt-like material stuck to the inside of the tire. Is this just a predecessor of "Mr. Tuffy"?"
No, it is Panaracer "Flat-Away".
"Designed for puncture resistance? Or does it serve another purpose?"
Yes, it is a Kevlar liner for puncture resistance, not for any other purpose.
"Is/was this a common practice?"
No, this product is little known or used despite its effectiveness
Hugh Enox
La Honda, California, USA