Oh, I remember those pads alright. I liked them almost as much as I like rubber tubes.[:'(]
If you MUST use a rubber tube, youshould twist the string so the peep will be aligned properly without the tube. That way you can have the minimal tension that KodiakArcher's talking about. That tube is only for insurance, not to make up for an inept peep installation - which is unfortunately what most peoplewant to use them for.
Wise words here. it would be much better just to put some quality strings on your bow or buy one from a manufacturer who thinks enough of its customer to include good strings with its bow.