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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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Question No tubes with ET streets??

Will this be ok I will be mounting them on some factory wheels. And what psi should I run. The car is a 97Z full weight with Vigi 2800 making about 325 rwhp.
Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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I dont run tubes in mine either. I hope to be running mine this weekend weather permitting. Maybe some 10's Depends on traction and how brave I feel
Old Sep 18, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Thanks Jeff did you check the other post in the N20 section? Were are you going this weekend the ROCK?

Later Jason
Old Sep 18, 2002 | 04:08 PM
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I started running tubes back when I had 320hp becauxse they would spin on the rim. I also went to tubes and rim screws. I have not had a problem since doing this.

What size ET Streets?
Old Sep 18, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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26x10.5x16

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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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Yep, going to the THE ROCK this weekend. I am leaving Thursday after work to head that way. Wish I had a truck and trailer!!!

You going if it doesnt rain?


Shhhhhhhh pretend I didnt say that
Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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I dunno, but to me it makes sense to use rim screws and tubes. After all, we're talkin tires inflated to 12psi on a 4000+lb car going >130mph

Seems like cheap "insurance" to me!

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 08:11 AM
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I used to run tubes and screws with slicks and ET streets, however, I never do anymore. Unless the tires are turning on the rim (which is possible without screws), then I could do without the weight and hassle of tubes.

FWIW...I've never "blown" a slick or ET Street in tubeless form. I have blown a tube at the big end of the track.
Old Sep 19, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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I run ET Streets, 26x11.5x16 on 16x9.5 Centerlines, no tubes but WITH rim screws.

Yes, they leak slightly, about 1psi a day. Of course, that doesn't mean jack when it comes to drag racing, since you are only running the tires for a few hours.
Old Sep 20, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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I never had a problem running without tubes. Ran 26x10x16 ET Drags and 26x11.5x16 ET Streets.
Old Sep 22, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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Mine our tubeless, run about 12-15lbs.
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