Tubes?

May 21, 2008
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Thanks Guys, I guessing the reason for a tube is so they will stay up for a longer period of time? Im will be mounting these on stock PYO's with rim screws. Got the power just need to put it to the ground;)
 

ZeroGravity58

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i never ran tubes in any of the cars/trucks i ran slicks on. I used to coat the inside of the tire with soap and it would help them from leaking down. I even ran rim screws like this.
 

RPM Motorsports

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I don't run tubes in my M&H DR's, but I have been thinking about it for the front's. @ 45lb (Says 35lb max.) they are still not correct. I think the tube would give me the contact patch needed. The rears are fine, Only problem is I try and rotate them each race.
 
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i never ran tubes in any of the cars/trucks i ran slicks on. I used to coat the inside of the tire with soap and it would help them from leaking down. I even ran rim screws like this.

Ya that's what my uncle told me to do is coat them with green dish washing soap thats what we always do with his dragster slicks. tubes prob add alittle weight to. idk we will see
 

ZeroGravity58

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i never ran tubes because its hard to get them perfect. I always get wrinkles with the tubes. Plus ive seen people rip out the valve stems from the tire spinning on the wheels at launch since they werent running rim screws.
 
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The Neens

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Just as a FYI, I ran tubes in my '55 Chevy (3600 LBS.) awhile back and 60' times improved...I used rim screws to hold the slicks in place, baby powder with the install helped 'em get happy...We use beadlocks now with our car, but several guys go 180+ with rim screws only (2400 LBS.), don't know if they use tubes...