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Name brand tubes for slicks #1651035 07/25/14 07:24 PM 07/25/14 07:24 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,142 Tucson, AZ C cruzin OP super stock
cruzin OP super stock C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,142 Tucson, AZ	I got new slicks (Mickey Thompson 3055S) which are 9.0" x 28" stiffer sidewall tire. Car is a street strip 11-12 sec. I'm going to use a tube (it's recommended) with these tires. What is the general consensus? Is it necessary to go with a MT, Hoosier or other name brand /race tube? I realize that the natural rubber tubes likely cost more for that reason. On the other hand since I�m not running Pro Stock, would a non-name brand tube be perfectly acceptable given my application?

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: cruzin] #1651036 07/25/14 08:05 PM 07/25/14 08:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	I say a quality tube is money well spent....My Firestone Tubes are over 20 years old and they still hold air,and are in excellent condition. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: Chris2581] #1651037 07/25/14 08:22 PM 07/25/14 08:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,718 Portage,michigan B B3422W5 I Live Here
B3422W5 I Live Here B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,718 Portage,michigan	I would buy the Mickey part number recommended for your tire....... Your still going well over 100mph in an 11-12 sec car 69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: cruzin] #1651038 07/25/14 08:22 PM 07/25/14 08:22 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 200 AB E Efidart enthusiast
Efidart enthusiast E Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 200 AB	You can run a standard tube with a grommet and some baby powder just fine at that level. If it 60's real hard be sure to screw the tires. Goto your local tire shop and see what they have for standard tubes. TT Predator headed 572 7 Second Street Car. Fastest Mopar Drag Week 2015 Fastest Mopar & Dodge Drag Week 2017 Pro Street Power Adder Champion Drag Week 2017

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: Efidart] #1651039 07/25/14 11:07 PM 07/25/14 11:07 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Quote: You can run a standard tube with a grommet and some baby powder just fine at that level. If it 60's real hard be sure to screw the tires. Goto your local tire shop and see what they have for standard tubes. No bud......GET THE M/T tubes......75 bucks apiece but been that regular tube route before. Nothing worse than a tube coming apart on the way back to the pits!! Regular tubes just don't have the strength.

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: superwrench] #1651040 07/26/14 01:15 AM 07/26/14 01:15 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,102 Massillon, Ohio C cudatom super stock
cudatom super stock C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,102 Massillon, Ohio	Quote: Quote: You can run a standard tube with a grommet and some baby powder just fine at that level. If it 60's real hard be sure to screw the tires. Goto your local tire shop and see what they have for standard tubes. No bud......GET THE M/T tubes......75 bucks apiece but been that regular tube route before. Nothing worse than a tube coming apart on the way back to the pits!! Regular tubes just don't have the strength. Agreed tried that back in the 80's and got 2 runs out of them. The tire didnt move(was screwed to the rim). Once you hold a regular tube in one hand and one designed for slicks in the other you will see why. No comparison. I too have a set that is at least 25 yrs old and still going strong. Ok

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: cudatom] #1651041 07/28/14 05:29 PM 07/28/14 05:29 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 200 AB E Efidart enthusiast
Efidart enthusiast E Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 200 AB	Baby powder is the key on any tube including M/Ts. I have installed lots with MR 14/15 tubes at our tire shop, do not run a KR as they are too small for a slick that size. If your wheels are drilled for the Air/Water type stem be sure to put a grommet in. Mickey Thompson tubes are better that's for sure, but you don't need it at that level. TT Predator headed 572 7 Second Street Car. Fastest Mopar Drag Week 2015 Fastest Mopar & Dodge Drag Week 2017 Pro Street Power Adder Champion Drag Week 2017

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: Efidart] #1651042 07/28/14 05:41 PM 07/28/14 05:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo R rt66jim master
rt66jim master R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo	I have had good luck using agriculture implement tubes. They are heavy duty and friendlier on the back pocket.

Re: Name brand tubes for slicks [Re: rt66jim] #1651043 07/29/14 11:08 AM 07/29/14 11:08 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio kissmyaspen pro stock
kissmyaspen pro stock Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio	I just bought those tires and put the M/T tubes in with them. 79 Dodge Aspen 12.265 at 109.75 MPH 67 Satellite NSS/E 11.83 @ 110 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi 3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street. '07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.

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