Do I need to run tubes with Hoosier slicks

ciara · 01-09-2004, 03:36 AM

I have a new set of 26x10 Hoosier slicks. Do I need to run tubes in them or not. I have heard you don't need them on Hoosiers, but don't know for sure.

420nitro · 01-09-2004, 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by ciara
I have a new set of 26x10 Hoosier slicks. Do I need to run tubes in them or not. I have heard you don't need them on Hoosiers, but don't know for sure.

You don't have to run tubes in a drag slick, or at least I stop running them in all of my M/T's. The problem you will have is that the tire will go flat in about a day. As with an inner tube it will hold the air for a longer period of time, like a normal tire.

Fox Body · 01-09-2004, 11:39 AM

Yeah, what 420nitro said...

All of them suggest running tubes, but you don't have to, but tire will go flat like he said, b/c side walls are thin and cannot keep air like a regular radial.

429mustang · 01-10-2004, 12:13 PM

Are there any downsides to running tubes?

420nitro · 01-10-2004, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by 429mustang
Are there any downsides to running tubes?

Adds rotating weight to the car and on real big tires (tubbed cars)
they seem almost impossiable to balance.

red82gt · 01-11-2004, 02:51 AM

Coating the insides with dish soap helps them hold air. I haven't had mine drop any air pressure with this trick but I haven't left them on my car for longer than 6 hours though. I also take most of the air out of them when I'm done at the track as well(that way I can fit at least one of them in my hatch with the battery box).

01-09-2004, 03:36 AM	#1
ciara Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 100	Do I need to run tubes with Hoosier slicks I have a new set of 26x10 Hoosier slicks. Do I need to run tubes in them or not. I have heard you don't need them on Hoosiers, but don't know for sure.

01-09-2004, 11:39 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yeah, what 420nitro said... All of them suggest running tubes, but you don't have to, but tire will go flat like he said, b/c side walls are thin and cannot keep air like a regular radial. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-10-2004, 12:13 PM	#4
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Are there any downsides to running tubes? __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

01-11-2004, 02:51 AM	#6
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Coating the insides with dish soap helps them hold air. I haven't had mine drop any air pressure with this trick but I haven't left them on my car for longer than 6 hours though. I also take most of the air out of them when I'm done at the track as well(that way I can fit at least one of them in my hatch with the battery box). __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

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