Stick cars , tubes or no tubes - Page 2

Joe Martens · 01-09-2013, 12:10 AM

No tubes or screws!

Eddie Rezac · 01-09-2013, 12:54 AM

A simple fix to running slicks tubeless, is to coat the inside of your sidewalls with green "DAWN" dish soap. Let them dry for a couple of hours, then give them a second coat. Try it, doesn't cost much, and sure works for us. Eddie Rezac

joespanova · 01-09-2013, 06:58 AM

Thanks guys !

joespanova · 01-09-2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddies66

http://www.dragracingonline.com/tech...retubes-1.html

INTERESTING , thanks

Glenn Hayes · 01-09-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie Rezac

A simple fix to running slicks tubeless, is to coat the inside of your sidewalls with green "DAWN" dish soap. Let them dry for a couple of hours, then give them a second coat. Try it, doesn't cost much, and sure works for us. Eddie Rezac

Your right Eddie! We started doing our slicks like that back in the '70's, works like a charm!

Ed Wright · 01-09-2013, 10:42 AM

No need for bead locks or glue. I always mark my tires at the valve core. Have seen a little movement (one inch or so) the first one or two passes, then none. 14 to 16 psi. I can't speak for bias tires, but I have not had a radial leak for a few years now. I have seen guys with screws leak a little at the screws.

Dave Gantz · 01-09-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddies66

http://www.dragracingonline.com/tech...retubes-1.html

Interesting link, but a BAZILLION cars have run down the drag strip with no problems. Why does he mention that racers seeking e.t. are "ok" with no tubes? Think he wants to sell tubes? Can't blame him. But, quicker is quicker, no matter what the class.

01-09-2013, 12:10 AM	#11
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 630 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Stick cars , tubes or no tubes No tubes or screws! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

01-09-2013, 12:54 AM	#12
Eddie Rezac Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 155 Likes: 11 Liked 63 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Stick cars , tubes or no tubes A simple fix to running slicks tubeless, is to coat the inside of your sidewalls with green "DAWN" dish soap. Let them dry for a couple of hours, then give them a second coat. Try it, doesn't cost much, and sure works for us. Eddie Rezac

01-09-2013, 06:58 AM	#13
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Stick cars , tubes or no tubes Thanks guys !

01-09-2013, 10:42 AM	#16
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Stick cars , tubes or no tubes No need for bead locks or glue. I always mark my tires at the valve core. Have seen a little movement (one inch or so) the first one or two passes, then none. 14 to 16 psi. I can't speak for bias tires, but I have not had a radial leak for a few years now. I have seen guys with screws leak a little at the screws. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA