M/T PRO BRACKET radials

racer913 · 08-10-2020, 07:15 PM

has anyone used rim screws with these slicks? I Know it says do not use rim screws but...

Lenny5160 · 08-10-2020, 11:10 PM

20-25 years ago I was putting screws in Hoosier radials with no problems.

When I went from 8" wheels to 10" wheels I didn't want to drill them, so I stopped using screws. Haven't noticed any reason to go back to it.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 08-10-2020, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by racer913

has anyone used rim screws with these slicks? I Know it says do not use rim screws but...

I raced at a local heads up race this past weekend and saw many cars running this tire and no screws....

nssracer · 08-11-2020, 07:26 AM

I run them on my DragnWagn NSS car....no screws....amazing tire.

340Cuda · 08-11-2020, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by racer913

has anyone used rim screws with these slicks? I Know it says do not use rim screws but...

My son runs them on his Drag Week 1968 Barracuda. It runs 10.50s @ 3,500lbs. He runs no screws in them with no problems. I think he normally runs them at about 17psi.

8secchevelle · 08-11-2020, 11:06 AM

I’m on my 3rd season with the 10.5x29.5 on a 3500lb nostalgia super stock chevelle on a 9.75 index it has 60 footed 1.31 with a 1.360 restrictor plate , I do not use screws but do use permatex hi tack on bead , be sure and do that the first set did not move on the wheels but 2nd set did so they was broke down and hi tack applied and no more slipping . I have seen pictures of radials used with screws with destroyed beads but no personal experience.

Dave Gantz · 08-11-2020, 11:49 AM

I would try it without screws, glues, or other tricks. If it works, you've eliminated more "stuff to be done". K.I.S.S.

pmrphil · 08-11-2020, 12:42 PM

Just make sure to use only water, not any kind of lube or soap when mounting.

jmantle · 08-11-2020, 08:14 PM

I was told by MT no screws with radials. I run 26 x 8 MT's, no screws, no problems, admittedly limited HP but 3500 lbs.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Todd Geisler · 08-12-2020, 07:45 AM

Been running radials for 25+ years now. Clean the rim bead seat surface well, no lube and install dry.

Faster cars may want to install beadlocks, but I have been 1.12 60' without.

Radial beads are not designed for screws. Friend and customer had a bead split around the circumference totally destroying the tire from rim screws.

08-10-2020, 07:15 PM	#1
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	M/T PRO BRACKET radials has anyone used rim screws with these slicks? I Know it says do not use rim screws but...

08-10-2020, 11:10 PM	#2
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials 20-25 years ago I was putting screws in Hoosier radials with no problems. When I went from 8" wheels to 10" wheels I didn't want to drill them, so I stopped using screws. Haven't noticed any reason to go back to it. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

08-11-2020, 07:26 AM	#4
nssracer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 254 Likes: 25 Liked 207 Times in 23 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials I run them on my DragnWagn NSS car....no screws....amazing tire.

08-11-2020, 11:06 AM	#6
8secchevelle Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ledbetter ky. Posts: 42 Likes: 5 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials I’m on my 3rd season with the 10.5x29.5 on a 3500lb nostalgia super stock chevelle on a 9.75 index it has 60 footed 1.31 with a 1.360 restrictor plate , I do not use screws but do use permatex hi tack on bead , be sure and do that the first set did not move on the wheels but 2nd set did so they was broke down and hi tack applied and no more slipping . I have seen pictures of radials used with screws with destroyed beads but no personal experience.

08-11-2020, 11:49 AM	#7
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials I would try it without screws, glues, or other tricks. If it works, you've eliminated more "stuff to be done". K.I.S.S.

08-11-2020, 12:42 PM	#8
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 457 Likes: 1,797 Liked 347 Times in 151 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials Just make sure to use only water, not any kind of lube or soap when mounting. __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623

08-11-2020, 08:14 PM	#9
jmantle Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Black Creek, BC Canada Posts: 331 Likes: 79 Liked 172 Times in 81 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials I was told by MT no screws with radials. I run 26 x 8 MT's, no screws, no problems, admittedly limited HP but 3500 lbs. Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

08-12-2020, 07:45 AM	#10
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: M/T PRO BRACKET radials Been running radials for 25+ years now. Clean the rim bead seat surface well, no lube and install dry. Faster cars may want to install beadlocks, but I have been 1.12 60' without. Radial beads are not designed for screws. Friend and customer had a bead split around the circumference totally destroying the tire from rim screws.