MT ET street slicks

08-29-2002, 02:03 PM

I read that you need tubes for the MT ET STREET slicks. But my friend said that you dont please help me I need tires for my new rims. weld draglights 15 by 10

WADS56 · 08-29-2002, 02:14 PM

Yes and no I have done both. If you run them without tubes they will leak a little air. I would notice about a week later that they would be flat. If you have a spare set of rims and don't race all the time I would put them on tubless and forget about. I would also like to add that I noticed no difference on my 60ft times.
Wade

302 LX Eric · 08-29-2002, 02:19 PM

FWIW a guy I see at the track frequently does use tubes in his MT ET Streets. On the other hand, a guy that I was at Norwalk FFW with, did not use them - this was on a 9 sec LX!!! He said to use a sealant of some sort on the rim and you should be fine.

I'm looking to get a set of these tires too and am wondering what to do as well.

FYI - MT's website recommends that use of tubes in these tires.

Anyone else?

E

JaxTheDJ · 08-29-2002, 04:20 PM

I run them tubeless,with no air loss at all,they are on draglite rims,no probelms....

bigblockcoupe · 08-29-2002, 04:55 PM

i have run them both ways i think the tubes are a waste of money i personally think they prohibit the tire from crinkling the side wall thus causing less traction i have never had any trouble not using the tubes even at 12-15psi at the track i would suggest if you use them on your daily driver to mount them on a spare set of wheels because if you get caught in the rain with them your screwed.

08-29-2002, 02:03 PM	#1
801mustang Guest Posts: n/a	MT ET street slicks I read that you need tubes for the MT ET STREET slicks. But my friend said that you dont please help me I need tires for my new rims. weld draglights 15 by 10

08-29-2002, 02:14 PM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	Yes and no I have done both. If you run them without tubes they will leak a little air. I would notice about a week later that they would be flat. If you have a spare set of rims and don't race all the time I would put them on tubless and forget about. I would also like to add that I noticed no difference on my 60ft times. Wade __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

08-29-2002, 02:19 PM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	FWIW a guy I see at the track frequently does use tubes in his MT ET Streets. On the other hand, a guy that I was at Norwalk FFW with, did not use them - this was on a 9 sec LX!!! He said to use a sealant of some sort on the rim and you should be fine. I'm looking to get a set of these tires too and am wondering what to do as well. FYI - MT's website recommends that use of tubes in these tires. Anyone else? E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

08-29-2002, 04:20 PM	#4
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	I run them tubeless,with no air loss at all,they are on draglite rims,no probelms.... __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

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08-29-2002, 04:55 PM	#5
bigblockcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: broken arrow Posts: 212	i have run them both ways i think the tubes are a waste of money i personally think they prohibit the tire from crinkling the side wall thus causing less traction i have never had any trouble not using the tubes even at 12-15psi at the track i would suggest if you use them on your daily driver to mount them on a spare set of wheels because if you get caught in the rain with them your screwed.