Tubes or no Tubes with MT ET Streets

[RFM50]

Hey guys I just got a new set of 15x8 drag stars with MT Et street bias ply 28x11.5-15's. Bought the tires through discount and discount doesn't seem to be comfortable mounting them without tubes because the tires say tube style. I have heard its better to run these with out tubes, is this true? I did some researching on MT's website and it looks like I should be running tubes especially with the mustangs weight.

 

[v8stang]

Not sure about weight wise, but I've ran et streets without tubes before. Either way, make sure they don't oil up the edges for the seal. A light blend of soap is usually used.
I never had problems of air loss without tubes, which is what most guys worry about.

 

[Force Induced]

Myself and the local guys dont run tubes on et streets.

 

[RFM50]

Myself and the local guys dont run tubes on et streets.

What size do your run?

 

[Das9185]

I don't run tubes in mine. Just watch your air pressure mine leak down after a few days

 

[RUQWKNF]

I never ran tubes on my 28x12.5-15 ET Street bias plys. They would slowly leak down after a couple of weeks when not on the car. But such is the nature of the beast.
And I concur, definitely don't use the slime on the beads. That' the quickest way to spin those tires on the wheel at the track.

 

[RFM50]

If I run the tube is it going to cause them to be like running a radial as far as the shock load on the drivetrain on hard launch's?

 

[RMoore92]

I've ran them in my Lightning for about 2 years without tubes but you're right the Discount boys don't really like to mount those ties. They were even more scared because mine had bead locks in them. I had to end up taking them to my buddy who worked at a Lexus dealer to get them mounted.

You'll be fine without tubes.

 

[JUIC3D]

No tubes in my et drags but they do leak down so you need to keep air in them. I run the stiffwall slicks and they work great.

 

[Pred_mech]

I didn't run tubes either in my 03 Cobra on ET Streets. No problems.

 

[corysmach1]

No tubes in my et drags but they do leak down so you need to keep air in them. I run the stiffwall slicks and they work great.

Im either gonna run those or Hoosier QTPs assuming they are almost the same thing? Im not gonna run tubes either. Some people say you lose mph running these? If I remember right they are considerably lighter than my MT drag radials.....therefore for a roll race I will just air them up.

 

[CPRsm]

Funny because most places won't replace a tube if they tear it installing them. Used lots of baby powder if you use them. They stiffen the sidewall and minimize the sway. Don't have to have them like everyone said though

 

[RFM50]

Mickey Thompson just told me you have to run screws or bead locks with tubes. So I am going to go tubeless for now and if I find that I want to run tubes I will add them but I think I will be ok.

 

[RMoore92]

Mickey Thompson just told me you have to run screws or bead locks with tubes. So I am going to go tubeless for now and if I find that I want to run tubes I will add them but I think I will be ok.

I see you are in STV! Sounds like you are getting ready for March 7th at wild horse? I'll be out there running my new setup, I'm in Gilbert BTW

 

[RFM50]

I see you are in STV! Sounds like you are getting ready for March 7th at wild horse? I'll be out there running my new setup, I'm in Gilbert BTW

Sweet! I sure am. I'm really hoping Kevin at Jpc gets the time to work on my tune before then. He is supposed to switch me to a boss strategy and add more timing for the meth. The tune is currently way to safe for the meth.

 

[RFM50]

So I got discount to mount them up with out tubes. Now I will find out if I like them with out tubes or not. The way I look at it is, I can always add tubes and screws but I can't take the screws out if I don't like the tubes. These suckers look huge when there not on the car.

 

[Charlie M]

Tubes will feel more stable at the big end of the track.

 

[RMoore92]

Sweet! I sure am. I'm really hoping Kevin at Jpc gets the time to work on my tune before then. He is supposed to switch me to a boss strategy and add more timing for the meth. The tune is currently way to safe for the meth.

Awesome! I'll see you there but I'll be the slow car, lol.

I'm fighting discount right now to get my tires mounted. They say the nto5r are a lower load rating than what my car is and won't mount them.

 

[RFM50]

All mounted up!

 

[RFM50]

Awesome! I'll see you there but I'll be the slow car, lol.

I'm fighting discount right now to get my tires mounted. They say the nto5r are a lower load rating than what my car is and won't mount them.

Wow that's retarded. Did you buy them through them or somewhere else? I would get your money back and order through summit or something and have someone else mount them. I was playing games with them today. Told them what I wanted done and they did it.