dl456 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hello,Just thinking out loud here but has anyone tried running tubeless tireson original wheels. I know they are rivetted centers but the bead lip looks almost identical to modern rims. What do you think?Thanks,Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 have outfitted my 2 post-war cars with tubeless radials, no prolems or leakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks Peecher,Are they welded or rivetted centers?Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Rivetted centers. Make sure the two outer rim surfaces on either side of the wheel are smooth to insure a good seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I ran conventional tube tires for years, multiple flats..tube leaks..blow outs...then, in '06 I replaced them with steel belted firestone radials..tubeless.. no air loss, better ride and steering, no problem..stock narrow 40 wheels..not gonna get me a a loving cup for my mantle, but great for 75 mph cruising on the open road.. Edited March 29, 2012 by Mssr. Bwatoe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks guys,Tubeless it is.I have had my share of problems out of imported tubes.Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Since you mention tubes, not only the source of them , but a tire shop that remembers how to install, lubricate and balance the final product is becomming harder to find...If we are nice to JimZephyr, he will post pictures of really cool Firestone Deluxe ChampionRed Rubber oem innertubes nos!! Question of the day...Hey Peech!! why red rubber?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Jeff, I think the red color came from antimony which was added to natural rubber to increase it's strength. Modern (black/gray) Butyl synthetic rubber is stronger and less porous than the old stuff. Frequent tire pressure checks were really necessary on the old cars with the natural rubber tubes because they seem to lose pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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