Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
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I have never run tubes, currently have 14.5x32's.
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
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31.5 12.5W Hoosiers, no tubes.
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
[Re: rickb67]
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14 X 31 Good Year no tubes. Nice Barracuda Mark
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
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I actually ripped a tube on the street once back when I still street raced, haven't ran them since.
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
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I never understand why this debate gets so heated for some. There is really no reason NOT to run tubes. It does two things........One, it stiffens the sidewall of the tire which is generally a benefit on ANY car, but especially a heavy one.........Two, air leak issues.......GONE. I see NO downside other then the cost of the tubes
Monte
I dont see where it is a debate ? He just asked who dont run tubes and its definetly not heated. Ron
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
[Re: 383man]
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I never understand why this debate gets so heated for some. There is really no reason NOT to run tubes. It does two things........One, it stiffens the sidewall of the tire which is generally a benefit on ANY car, but especially a heavy one.........Two, air leak issues.......GONE. I see NO downside other then the cost of the tubes
Monte
I dont see where it is a debate ? He just asked who dont run tubes and its definetly not heated. Ron
Maybe not in THIS thread Ron, but we have both seen it get that way. Some on this board are..........shall we say VERY passionate about their opinion and seem to get disturbed if you don't see it their way......LOL!!!
Monte
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
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I've never ran tubes and don't think I know anyone that does. I agree with Monte's points about making slicks stiffer, which is good for heavy cars, and they don't leak air.
It seems to me like the slicks now days don't really leak like they used to and the manufactures seem to be making more slicks with stiff sidewalls (which are heavier and probably almost equal the weight of the slick with tubes..lol)
The main negative with running tubes for me and racing an facilities that don't have paved pits is that if you run over something you can plug your slick and keep racing (won't even miss the next round and can run them the rest of the year). If you have tubes and you run over something your done.
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Re: Who else runs sliks with no tubes
[Re: rickb67]
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I presently run my 29" Hoosiers tubeless ( usually 11 -11.5 lbs air. I mark them to monitor the slippage - and I do get some. I rotate the tires side to side after about 10 - 15 runs. Tires are glued to the rims. That helps.
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