Tubes in slicks

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 20 Jun 2011, 3:43 pm

#847250

Hi guys, I planned on having my slicks mounted to my rims tommorow but the guy at the tyre shop tells me slicks need special tubes? I need to run tubes due to my rims being a little rough around the edges.... Are these special tubes necessary on a average powered toy drag car like mine? if so where can I get some? Preferably around brisbane.... And what are they worth?

Cheers
Mick

HS618 Officially Full-On Dubber

277 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 20 Jun 2011, 4:13 pm

#847253

I use normal tubes (185 / 205) tubes in my car and have had no problems. Tubes can help in keeping tyre temperatures more stable. Just keep an eye on the angle of the valve stem after a few passes. Any angle from original means they have turned and the tyres need to be screwed to the rim
An alternative is to use them tubeless and use some tyre sealant eg Slime or dish washing liquid on the inside of the tyres to seal them - H

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 20 Jun 2011, 8:54 pm

#847358

ok, thanks for your advice... Will try to get them fitted tommorow!

Mick.