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Old 07-28-2003 | 02:28 AM
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Default Tubes or screws with ETs?

Is there anyone running ET streets without screws or tubes? I have heard people go either way.

What is your experience?
Old 07-28-2003 | 07:00 PM
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Default Re: Tubes or screws with ETs?

Not using either and youll find out that the general concensus around here youll only need screws if your spinning the tire on the rim Ive got a friend running slicks at 9.3 in the 1/4 and still no tubes they are screwed though.
Old 07-28-2003 | 08:11 PM
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Ok cool, I think I should be ok than, thanks.
Old 07-29-2003 | 05:48 PM
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Default Re: Tubes or screws with ETs?

I run slicks at 15psi cold with no screws or tubes, but if you run your slicks at like 10psi you might need to screw them.
Old 07-29-2003 | 07:57 PM
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Default Re: Tubes or screws with ETs?

yep, mark your slicks and wheels with shoe polish/dial-in chalk and after a few runs see if they have moved. Tubes are extra rotating weight that are not necessary, unless you're like me and keep getting punctures in your et streets!

good luck!

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Old 07-29-2003 | 08:27 PM
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Default Re: Tubes or screws with ETs?

Ditto PSJ. I ran my ET Streets for 2 years without any problems (13-15psi) - no screws or tubes. Presently running ET Drags without screws to tubes (14.5 psi).

What I understanding either do both tubes and screws or neither. Don't do tubes without screws (you may damage the air tube); why screw without using tubes?

David




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