Tire and Tube help.

[JimNolan]

Guys,
   I need some help here. I'm looking at The Hoosier Quick Time Pro and I see where it needs a tube. Sooooo, I begin looking at tubes and it says the valve stem is centered (I guess it means the center of the wheel). Well, I'm going to be using a Wheel Vintiques OE Ford rim and I know the valve stem on those are not centered in the wheel. Question: can I use a regular tube that would fit the tire and wheel or do I have to have special tubes for slicks.

[Rory428]

Most non radial drag slicks are required to have tubes by their manufacturer, but I know of virtually nobody that runs tubes. I have Hoosier slicks on my Mustang, and M/Ts on my Fairmont, no tubes in either, and they work well, and can sit for over a month without needing any air added. I am thinking a quick time style tire would have thicker sidewalls than a real slick, so I wouldn`t worry about tubes myself.

[JimNolan]

Most non radial drag slicks are required to have tubes by their manufacturer, but I know of virtually nobody that runs tubes. I have Hoosier slicks on my Mustang, and M/Ts on my Fairmont, no tubes in either, and they work well, and can sit for over a month without needing any air added. I am thinking a quick time style tire would have thicker sidewalls than a real slick, so I wouldn`t worry about tubes myself.

Rory428,
   Thank you for that information. Makes it easier on me. Jim

[cjshaker]

Jim, I recently asked about tubes and slicks in the non-FE discussion area. Some good advice from some knowledgeable people if you want to check it out. I have decided to go without tubes like Rory suggested and see how that goes. One of my personal concerns with running tubes is that if the tire turns, which it shouldn't, it could possibly tear the valve stem which would mean instant flat. Not good on a track. Here's the link to my post if you want to read it.
http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=1555.0

[fastback 427]

I switched to the Hoosier pros last season and love them. No tubes and they hold air a long time. If you do run tubes I'd get the drag tubes . Also as an added bonus the Hosier pros hook harder than my slicks. 1.60 to a 1.54 drop in the 60 ft.