2006-09-06 02:01:50 · 7 answers · asked by pradeep` n 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In order to use tubeless tires, you must have wheels that will hold the pressures required to inflate a tubeless tire. While most modern automobile wheels are manufactured to be airtight, some older ones are not. Apparently, if your vehicle came with tube-type tires, then your wheels may not hold air pressure to allow the use of tubeless tires.
2006-09-06 02:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use tubeless tires. Should not be any problems if you use a tire designed for use without a tube.
There should not be any negitive effect on the rims. Just make sure the tires seal properly.
2006-09-06 09:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can and should replace the tires. The rims will except the new tires if they meet the standard widths. If you have a 5.5 wheel and want to mount a 7.0 it will not work. The tire will balloon causing premature wear. Unless the car wheel is from the forties you should be just fine!
2006-09-06 09:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by ebay junkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be a tube in a car tire that's been built in the past 60 years or so.
2006-09-06 09:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The determining factor is: How are the wheels put together? Are the centers welded in or are they riveted? If riveted, they could leak air around the rivets.
2006-09-06 18:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only real problem is are the rims airtight?
2006-09-06 09:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if rims were made for tubless tires it won't matter
2006-09-06 10:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋