>I second the Tire Savers! I too believe they work. (For Tire
>Savers, there are passionate believers and non-believers). One pair
>I have is also 20 years old.
>I used to make my own using a spoke when I was into them, but I
>stopped using them about 8 years ago when I made the switch to
>clinchers. I'm tempted to either make some more or at $3 a set just
>buy some after getting a flat on one of my Corsa CX's last weekend.
>They can be found at loosescrews.com (and probably elsewhere)
>$3/pair. Item #UB-TS1
I used to make my own too... sure is easier than hunting them down since not many shops carry them any more (thanks for the source, Skip).
You might want to try a guitar string... the springy temper hugs the tire better than spoke wire and the harder steel lasts longer.
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA