Slicks/Rim question

84LX89GT · 09-17-2002, 08:00 PM

I know i'll have to get an inner tube for my slicks i'm going to buy. I already bought some 10 hole wheels for slicks and i'm going to probably run a 26x(8-8.5)-15 slick, and i'm wondering will i have to have beadlocks? I don't really want to drill into the wheels, but i'll do what i have to do. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks,
Rick

Coupe50h · 09-17-2002, 09:14 PM

An 8.5 slick will not need screws, nor a tube, thats just my opinion though, so dont hold me against it,

i run a 26x10.5 e.t. street, (close enough to a slick) on 15x8 rim, but im about to mount the same tires on some 15x7's, they will bulge out a little, but i see people do it at the track, noone around here uses tubes in e.t. streets, at least not on street strip cars, and hoosier, or m/t slicks have the same basic design as the e.t. streets.

chris91LX · 09-18-2002, 09:18 AM

You shouldn't need to worry about tubes unless you need to screw the tire to the rim, and from your sig you shouldn't have to worry about that. Depending on driving style and how hard you launch, you shouldn't need to use beadlocks or screws til your running 11's or so. Just my .02

84LX89GT · 09-19-2002, 01:45 AM

Thanks guys, i know i don't have a whole lot of power but i've had alot of people i've talked to say i'd probably need tubes/screws, or i wouldn't need them. I'll probably launch at over 3,000rpm so i was just concerned about air loss around the bead. I was pretty darn sure i wouldn't have enough power to twist the tire on the rim since i don't have that much, but this answers my question.
It wouldn't hurt to have an inner tube though, i'm just concerned about the slicks losing air and getting wobbly at the top end of the track. If i can get away without inner tubes i'll do it, but i'd like to put safety first (if it is actually an issue).
I just want to verify.....i won't have to use tubes? If not, that's cool. Thanks again,

Ackbar00 · 09-19-2002, 10:11 AM

You dont have to use tubes. I did not on my 10 hole 15x7 wit MT ET Streets 28x11.5. I test them for the first time tonight though. So if the tire flies off i write a post about it.

bigblockcoupe · 09-19-2002, 12:18 PM

I personally think tubes are a pain in the butt i never used them until about 2 years ago when a local speed shop salesman told me for a car in the 10's i would have to have the tubes so i bought them and i never thought they hooked up as good as w/o the tubes then i got a hole in a tube (actually it exploded) so i remounted the slicks w/o the tubes and my car started to hook alot better i was running 1.50 60 ft times and i never had any trouble with the slicks losing pressure or spinning around the rim.

chris91LX · 09-20-2002, 09:04 AM

Also makes a difference if your running an automatic or a manual trans. Running a stick your going to shock the tires much more than in an automatic, from what I understand. A buddy of mine spun his ET Streets about an inch on the rim driving on the street (He's got a 332 ci stroker and runs very low 11's on motor).

Skyman · 09-20-2002, 06:36 PM

You wont need either.

I run tubeless slicks with no screws , and go low 12's with mid 1.6 60's. I may spin the tire, but Im not sure. My buddy runs the same setup to high 11's and high 1.5x 60's.

Skyler

84LX89GT · 09-20-2002, 06:36 PM

Ok cool, so i basically don't have to worry about it. That's a relief

Thanks for your input!

09-17-2002, 08:00 PM	#1
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Slicks/Rim question I know i'll have to get an inner tube for my slicks i'm going to buy. I already bought some 10 hole wheels for slicks and i'm going to probably run a 26x(8-8.5)-15 slick, and i'm wondering will i have to have beadlocks? I don't really want to drill into the wheels, but i'll do what i have to do. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks, Rick __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

09-17-2002, 09:14 PM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	An 8.5 slick will not need screws, nor a tube, thats just my opinion though, so dont hold me against it, i run a 26x10.5 e.t. street, (close enough to a slick) on 15x8 rim, but im about to mount the same tires on some 15x7's, they will bulge out a little, but i see people do it at the track, noone around here uses tubes in e.t. streets, at least not on street strip cars, and hoosier, or m/t slicks have the same basic design as the e.t. streets. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

09-18-2002, 09:18 AM	#3
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You shouldn't need to worry about tubes unless you need to screw the tire to the rim, and from your sig you shouldn't have to worry about that. Depending on driving style and how hard you launch, you shouldn't need to use beadlocks or screws til your running 11's or so. Just my .02 __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

09-19-2002, 01:45 AM	#4
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Thanks guys, i know i don't have a whole lot of power but i've had alot of people i've talked to say i'd probably need tubes/screws, or i wouldn't need them. I'll probably launch at over 3,000rpm so i was just concerned about air loss around the bead. I was pretty darn sure i wouldn't have enough power to twist the tire on the rim since i don't have that much, but this answers my question. It wouldn't hurt to have an inner tube though, i'm just concerned about the slicks losing air and getting wobbly at the top end of the track. If i can get away without inner tubes i'll do it, but i'd like to put safety first (if it is actually an issue). I just want to verify.....i won't have to use tubes? If not, that's cool. Thanks again, __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

09-19-2002, 10:11 AM	#5
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	You dont have to use tubes. I did not on my 10 hole 15x7 wit MT ET Streets 28x11.5. I test them for the first time tonight though. So if the tire flies off i write a post about it. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

09-19-2002, 12:18 PM	#6
bigblockcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: broken arrow Posts: 212	I personally think tubes are a pain in the butt i never used them until about 2 years ago when a local speed shop salesman told me for a car in the 10's i would have to have the tubes so i bought them and i never thought they hooked up as good as w/o the tubes then i got a hole in a tube (actually it exploded) so i remounted the slicks w/o the tubes and my car started to hook alot better i was running 1.50 60 ft times and i never had any trouble with the slicks losing pressure or spinning around the rim. __________________ Rice Haters Club member #68 '93 Cobra 10.20@135 '89 Gt Coupe 12.20@115

09-20-2002, 09:04 AM	#7
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Also makes a difference if your running an automatic or a manual trans. Running a stick your going to shock the tires much more than in an automatic, from what I understand. A buddy of mine spun his ET Streets about an inch on the rim driving on the street (He's got a 332 ci stroker and runs very low 11's on motor). __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

09-20-2002, 06:36 PM	#8
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	You wont need either. I run tubeless slicks with no screws , and go low 12's with mid 1.6 60's. I may spin the tire, but Im not sure. My buddy runs the same setup to high 11's and high 1.5x 60's. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

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