Tubes Yes or No?

Hello all. We are running the 2532 Goodyears, should we do the tubes?

This is probably an age old question and after many conversations I have come up 50/50 on the subject. I would enjoy some comments on the issue.

We weigh approx 2300 lbs. and are going to run 7.50 at 190mph. A bit slower than many of your TAD and TAFC but the tires are similar. This is a clutch car and we are using beadlocks.

Also we are using the B&J Big Boy, is anyone using check valves to prohibit a catastrophic downshift in case of loss of pressure?

I appreciate the time and conversations.

regards, Scott

 

tubes

we use inner liners set at 60lb outter set at 5.5 to6.5,,no tire shake

 

clutch

first 7.50 race i went to , after 1 st round all the clutch guys were back at there trailers drinking bier, chanded to a converter and now i dont drink bier after 1 st round

 

goodyear told me no need for tubes below 210mph and that was on regular rims so especially with your beadlocks i'd say no.

 

no tubes

As far as I know you shouldn't use tubes with beadlocks.They are meant to use tubeless

 

Tubes

Thank you all for the input. I have also been 'counciled' by the local nostalgia fuel and funny car guys (and a couple of fuel altereds). The largest statement circled around reciprocating weight if anyone else was also wondering.

As easy as these were to put in I guess I won't whine too much when I take them out. The kids will love them this winter!

Thank you all. Scott