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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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I figured this would be the best section for this. I've found a set of draglites locally, but they are drilled for screws. I've never ran screws in slicks.

My question is, what screws and tubes are suggested? Are there any tricks or things that I need to know?
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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jegs or summit sell the rim screws.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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I'd go with a good quality screw designed for that purpose, like a Moroso, and run a Hoosier or M/T tube for what ever size tire you decide to run.
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Alright let me ask this differently. I understand that I need the rim screws and the tubes. I guess my question is, what size screws are used to prevent puncturing the tubes?

Also, the rims that have the holes drilled in it, would I be able to run the mt et street drag radials without leaking air if the inside of the holes were flush?
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the screws don't go all the way throught the tire, they just penetrate it enough to hold it. Not sure what the size is, like I said jegs/summit have the correct size. Maybe they are 1/2" long I think, maybe 5/8".
You can screw they drag radials too, why not you have the holes drilled already. they shouldn't leak.
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