| MICHV8 | -- 03-08-2011 @ 12:36 PM |
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I want to switch from 600 x 16 bias to radials on a 1940 wheel, the closest I can find is 215/70 16, but have been told that tubes cannot be installed. Any advice on what tire and/or tube works? Thanks in advance...
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 03-08-2011 @ 4:26 PM |
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I see no reason to worry,,,if you install RADIAL TIRE TUBES, I am sure there will be some interesting repleys., my 3 cents worth, 37RAGTOPMAN This message was edited by 37RAGTOPMAN on 3-8-11 @ 4:31 PM
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| supereal | -- 03-09-2011 @ 8:51 AM |
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Tubes can be installed in about any kind of wheel, but they must have the rubber band liner to prevent chafing. Given the improved performance of today's bias ply tires, I don't see much merit in putting on radials if you install tubes, too. It will affect the sidewall flexing which gives radials their main advantages
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| FrankM-RG5 | -- 03-09-2011 @ 9:06 AM |
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Why do you need to install tubes? The radials are tubeless. As long as the rim where the tire bead seats is in good condition there should not be a problem. Talk to Coker or Diamond Back and see what they have to say. I have run tubeless bias and radial on my 49 with no problems.
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| supereal | -- 03-09-2011 @ 1:07 PM |
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The usual reason is that the rims have rusted or damaged beads and/or they don't hold air due to rivets, spokes, etc. The older the vehicle, the more likely that is true.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 03-09-2011 @ 1:28 PM |
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frankm I think your 49 wheels have the centers welded and have special beads on the rims for tubelsss tires, the 40 wheels do not have the special beads and also , centers have rivits in them, holding them together,which might make them leak air,it might be possible to seal the rivits with a sealer but never tried that You have to be REAL CAREFUL with tires,these are you life line,nothing to play with,, I run BIAS PLY FIRESTONES on MY 37 with no problems,you would be surpised how well they work, also Radial Tubes are made for RADIAL TIRES, How much difference in handling , I do not think you will feel any difference, they are made special for that purpose,to flex with the tire, I had a new car in 1966 that came with MICHELIN XZX's with tubes from the factory.and handled great,,, that is my 3 cents worth,37RAGTOPMAN
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