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Topic: DOT Slicks
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 190
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-22-2003 01:28 PM
   
Some of you guys must be using these. Seems like M/T and Hoosier all say to use tubes. Are you all using tubes or do you have to? I've heard of cases where the local gendarmes have ticketed some using these tires even with the DOT label. Anybody have an problems with your local lawmen? Looks like M+H Racemaster is making a comback. They make a set of DOT slicks which they say are tubeless. Anyone using these yet? I'm kind of thinking about that one. There is a M+H dealer in Bakersfield. I would prefer slicks but there isn't much trunk space to carry slicks in a Stang.....
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Stephen & Horace Johnson
Gearhead Posts: 198
From: Gadsden, AL
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 02-22-2003 02:33 PM
I use 26x11.5in M/T ET Streets.. I use a tube in mine because i run in True Street classes and we do a 30mile cruise.. I know in Drag Slicks on the Fairlane we dont use a tube.. less weight..------------------
Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
NHRA-IHRA SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane (Ex-Van Cleve)
1985 Mustang FFW True Street 11.86 @115mph (N/A)
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Mike_R
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Indianapolis, IN 46237
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-22-2003 02:37 PM
I run the MT ET streets. I run mine tubeless and I think that pretty common. Mine don't lose any air at all.I have also run the M&H street & strip tires in the past and I ran them both with and without tubes. The MT's seem to hook up better than the M&H's though. My guess is if the police will get you for the MT's they will also get you for the M&H's because they look almost identical but they both have the DOT on them. The Hoosiers actually look a little more like slicks to me, so they may be a little more of a problem.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-22-2003 05:30 PM
The trick to running tubed slicks, tubeless is to coat the inside of the tire with dishwashing liquid. It's worked well for me on et streets and et drags. They still leak a little, like a couple pounds a week.  SteveW
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 190
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-22-2003 06:20 PM
Thanks for the info guys. I'll probably go without tubes. Just use Dove for dishes and tires. LOL
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-22-2003 07:08 PM
Palmolive is the best, just ask Madge. 
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mtucker
Journeyman Posts: 99
From: Wichita, KS
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-23-2003 09:25 AM
quote:
I've heard of cases where the local gendarmes have ticketed some using these tires even with the DOT label.
Please refrain from using the word gendarmes as it violates the boycot against those unsupportive french b*st*rds. Failue to observe this boycot could result in the loss of posting priveleges. However, the british constable and spanish policias are perfectly acceptable. Regards, 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-23-2003 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by mtucker:
Please refrain from using the word gendarmes as it violates the boycot against those unsupportive french b*st*rds. Failue to observe this boycot could result in the loss of posting priveleges. However, the british constable and spanish policias are perfectly acceptable.Regards,
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 1098
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-23-2003 10:17 PM
I run Hoosier Quick Time Pros with no tubes. They work fine.
I have been pulled over by a local policeman. He told me they weren't legal in Indiana regardless of the DOT stamp. He didn't give me a ticket. Just a verbal warning. Nice guy. ------------------
Ben
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