That is the problem with running wire wheels and tubeless tyres.

When wires were the only option, tubes were essential, and almost every car was fitted with them.

Then along came steel disc wheels , and finally alloys , with of which are of course more suitable for tubeless tyres.

I accept that running a tube in a wheel designed for tubeless does have other issues (pinch punctures to name but one) but has anyone experimented with this.

When I raced in 60s/70s and 80s I used 6 inch "Cobra" wire wheels with a 165 x 15 inner tube and didn't have any problems (well with tyres anyway!) even when on the limit with the tyre highly distorted by the cornering forces generated.


Andy G
1999 +8 , Indigo Blue.
Ex-John McKecknie/Mike Duncan 1955 +4 racer.