Radial Slicks Moving On Rim - Page 2

rallye bob · 05-05-2015, 08:25 AM

It may take a few more passes to "set" the tires. keep trying..
I run the exact same #'s and slicks, rim size as you. I have no slippage...

Mike Delahanty · 05-05-2015, 12:03 PM

I'm on my 5 or 6th set of Hoosier Radials and have never had an issue. For curiosity, I put a paint mark on the tire that aligns with the valve stem on the last set. After about 70 runs you can see how much they have moved - not much at all. For the record - this is a 3400 LB A/SA Max-Wedge 64 Plymouth - mounted on 10" Weld Wheels w/ no special work on the bead - no adhesives - but always run with 21+ pounds of air pressure.

As referenced by others, I think the wheel width and higher air pressure are the key.

George Mirza · 05-05-2015, 08:28 PM

I've had this same issue for years. Tires would rotate 1/2"-1" on every pass. Hoosier 30x9, 10" wheel, 20lbs of air 3200 lb car. Swapped tires from side to side and they would move back to a point, sometimes one and not the other. Tried screws, then the tires would move and leak. My next move is to scuff up the bead area of the wheels, give the tire bead something to bite on. Sandblasting suggestion is a good one, I was thinking DA and 180 grit paper.

1700camaro · 05-06-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by j gardiner

We're their any adverse effects from the slicks moving on the rim.

No out of balance issue yet. Going to break the beads & re-index to where they were initially balanced at.

I haven't tried over 20 lbs. air pressure yet. Might try 21, but they are crowning pretty good at 20 with that 8" rim.

Ed Wright · 05-06-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1700camaro

No out of balance issue yet. Going to break the beads & re-index to where they were initially balanced at.

I haven't tried over 20 lbs. air pressure yet. Might try 21, but they are crowning pretty good at 20 with that 8" rim.

That is why they should be on 10" wheels. They will hook harder, and run faster with more air.

SStockDart · 05-06-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That is why they should be on 10" wheels. They will hook harder, and run faster with more air.

agree!!!

supergas4 · 05-06-2015, 06:33 PM

If wheels are very old that could be a problem.Every time you have tires mounted the wheel changes very little but it does change.I have been mounting slicks for 35 years the older the wheels the easier the comeoff and go on.I use the spray permetex.Radials allways like more air than you would think.Dwight Allen

1700camaro · 05-06-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by supergas4

If wheels are very old that could be a problem.Every time you have tires mounted the wheel changes very little but it does change.I have been mounting slicks for 35 years the older the wheels the easier the comeoff and go on.I use the spray permetex.Radials allways like more air than you would think.Dwight Allen

They were bought in early 1989 & have had many tires mounted on them.

j gardiner · 05-08-2015, 09:08 PM

Most everybody I know don't even check to see if the tires move. Just put the on and let them eat. Maybe I am just lucky idk. It might not be any big deal if they move a little bit.

1700camaro · 05-10-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by j gardiner

Most everybody I know don't even check to see if the tires move. Just put the on and let them eat. Maybe I am just lucky idk. It might not be any big deal if they move a little bit.

My main concern is the tire/rim balance!

05-05-2015, 08:25 AM	#11
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 8 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Radial Slicks Moving On Rim It may take a few more passes to "set" the tires. keep trying.. I run the exact same #'s and slicks, rim size as you. I have no slippage...

05-05-2015, 12:03 PM	#12
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,182 Likes: 0 Liked 233 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Radial Slicks Moving On Rim I'm on my 5 or 6th set of Hoosier Radials and have never had an issue. For curiosity, I put a paint mark on the tire that aligns with the valve stem on the last set. After about 70 runs you can see how much they have moved - not much at all. For the record - this is a 3400 LB A/SA Max-Wedge 64 Plymouth - mounted on 10" Weld Wheels w/ no special work on the bead - no adhesives - but always run with 21+ pounds of air pressure. As referenced by others, I think the wheel width and higher air pressure are the key. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

05-05-2015, 08:28 PM	#13
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Radial Slicks Moving On Rim I've had this same issue for years. Tires would rotate 1/2"-1" on every pass. Hoosier 30x9, 10" wheel, 20lbs of air 3200 lb car. Swapped tires from side to side and they would move back to a point, sometimes one and not the other. Tried screws, then the tires would move and leak. My next move is to scuff up the bead area of the wheels, give the tire bead something to bite on. Sandblasting suggestion is a good one, I was thinking DA and 180 grit paper.

05-06-2015, 06:33 PM	#17
supergas4 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 159 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Radial Slicks Moving On Rim If wheels are very old that could be a problem.Every time you have tires mounted the wheel changes very little but it does change.I have been mounting slicks for 35 years the older the wheels the easier the comeoff and go on.I use the spray permetex.Radials allways like more air than you would think.Dwight Allen

05-08-2015, 09:08 PM	#19
j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 194 Likes: 9 Liked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Radial Slicks Moving On Rim Most everybody I know don't even check to see if the tires move. Just put the on and let them eat. Maybe I am just lucky idk. It might not be any big deal if they move a little bit.