[ Total Views: 888 | Total Replies: 2 | Thread Id: 91141 ] |
|
1916baja
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1990
Threads: 176
Registered: September 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane - Mt Gravatt
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
posted on June 20th, 2011 at 03:43 PM |
|
|
Tubes in slicks
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
Posts: 277
Threads: 28
Registered: March 9th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
posted on June 20th, 2011 at 04:13 PM |
|
|
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!
Posts: 1990
Threads: 176
Registered: September 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane - Mt Gravatt
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
posted on June 20th, 2011 at 08:54 PM |
|
|
ok, thanks for your advice... Will try to get them fitted tommorow!
Mick.
|
|