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 Post subject: Tubes in slicks...
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2018 6:02 am 
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I'm sure neither the Challenger or Duster have tubes currently... Ordering the M/T slicks for the Duster (yes, my first time ever buying slicks :roll: ) and Summit sez I gotta have 'em!

Y'all runnin' tubes in yer slicks...?

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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2018 8:49 am 
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You can run them. I don't.

Pressures may be more consistent, at the expense of more rotating weight.

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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
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Aren't you supposed to put talcum powder in the tire for the slick and tube lubrication. At least with wrinkle wall slicks, I believe.
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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
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I have also heard that people use either baby powder or dish soap when they don't use tubes in order to help from leak down.

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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
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My 23x10x13 inch slicks, leak thru the side wall, and there are no tubes available for them. I used Dawn dish soap on the inside. It helped, but didn't cure the problem. At least they don't go flat overnight. My 7x26x15 have tubes. Use talcum/baby powder, when using tubes. It lets the tube and tire slide, and prevents the tube from getting pinched.

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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
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Heavy high horsepower cars and stick cars like tubes. That pretty much leaves most of us out.

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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2018 4:11 pm 
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stick cars like tubes


Interesting? But why is that? :?: :?:

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 Post subject: Re: Tubes in slicks...
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Because they beat the crap out of the sidewalls, especially if it's a heavy car.

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