01SOMZ28

iTrader: (37)

I was curious if its recommended that you run a tube in slicks? I bought a set of slicks already mounted on wheels a while back. I then purchased a different set of wheels to put the slicks on and while i was dismounting the slicks they had tubes in them. I went ahead and used them when mounting them on the new wheels.

But a friend of mine recently bought some slicks already mounted on wheels as well. He was also dismounting his slicks to put them on a different set of wheels and when he got the slicks off they had no tubes in them?

So just like the title says, are tubes recommended or not?

13lu91rS

iTrader: (1)

if the tire says "tubeless radial" then tubes arent required, is the easiest way to answer that.

usually if the tire has a bead, a tube isn't required. but if the slick "sits" on the rim then yes, use a bead.

jonlisa973

iTrader: (17)

Yes, depends on the tire though.

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

we have 2 rails and a S-10 at school, all 3 have MT ET drags on that "require" tubes, but there arent any in there. i dont run any in my tires either. i just soap the tires before i mount them to keep it from leaking down.

ndfrsd6

iTrader: (5)

i run them in mine ..... much more stable on the top end , not necessary but they do help