Original rims have no safety bead on the rim.......so running no tube is not recommended.
Been discussed dozens of time.......... Some care and others don’t...........No safety bead, if the tire deflates while driving the tire rolls off the rims.
Yes.....many are running modern tires on old rims....with quote ....”NO PROBLEMS”........Safety is sissies has come up prior discussions.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/safety-beads-on-wheels.984221/Original rims with no tubes might leak at the rivets and bead seal area. The bead seal area must be free of rust pits.
One solution new 16” rims available in 6 and 8 bolt sold as trailer rims. Etrailer.com
