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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 | Is anybody out there using the 215 75r 16 BF Goodrich
Long Trail tube less and is there any issue , I know about the rivets but plan on welding them shut. I have done a search but never got a clear answer.
Thanks
layback
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | A lot of people run tubeless tires on '54 wheels. I've never heard of welding the rivets though. Seems to me like a spray epoxy would do the job quicker and easier. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 | I agree with Cletis. If the wheels are in really good shape, the rivets shouldn't need much more than that. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 | I never thought of epoxy, great stuff. that's what I will do.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | I think I might consider silicone sealant as a rivet-head sealer. If there is any flex, paint might crack? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 | Does the sidewall information say "tubeless" anywhere? The construction is very different between tube type and tubeless tires, which would be much more of a concern for me than possible seep leaks from rivets. Epoxy-type paint, or even 2-part primer inside the rim after a good bead blast should handle anything but a severely loose rivet.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | If anyone knows a factory warranteed tubeless 16" radial truck tire, please post a link to it.
sorry: I meant, "If anyone knows a factory warranteed inner-tube 16" radial truck tire, please post a link to it."
215 75 16
or
215 85 16 (probably better for a stock 6.5" width 1/2 ton wheel)
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 | Does the sidewall information say "tubeless" anywhere? The construction is very different between tube type and tubeless tires, which would be much more of a concern for me than possible seep leaks from rivets. Epoxy-type paint, or even 2-part primer inside the rim after a good bead blast should handle anything but a severely loose rivet.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 | If anyone knows a factory warranteed tubeless 16" radial truck tire, please post a link to it. It seems that a LT 245/75R16 is as narrow a 6-ply rated radial tire commonly available. Most of the truck-rated 16's I can find advertised are somewhat taller/wider. Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Original Post: "Is anybody out there using the 215 75r 16 BF Goodrich " | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The 215/75/16 is more likely a P rated SUV tire, rather than a light truck tire. That size is common on the crossover "cute ute" vehicles that have pretty much replaced the minivan.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 | I found the 215 75R 16 size in an old post from 2010 BFGoodrich Long Trail .
I don't have the tires here yet but it dose say Radial and there is nothing there about needing a tube.
layback
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | layback,
215 75R16 has a narrower rim width (and narrower tire/section width) than the 245 75R16
Both have about a 30" diameter (which will be "taller" when mounted on the narrower rim).
The narrower 215 75R 16 will be a better fit on an original relatively-narrow wheel.
That size tire is readily available from a variety of manufacturers.
The question about using/needing a tube is probably regarding rims that might leak air.
There are supposedly no radial truck tires that allow/specify tubes. Some people (tire pros) have posted that warranties are voided if you use tubes in tubeless radials. My dealer installed tubes in one set of tubeless radials and told me he would honor the warranty. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | If you look under "Tons of Fun" forum for a post titled "DexStar 16x6" you will see some discussion on that tire size.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 | Thanks again fellas will let you know how I made out with it.
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