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Can tubeless tires be mounted on stock 52 chevy rims?
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Yes.
Will they work as expected?
I don't know but tend to doubt it.
Normally tubeless tires require using tubeless rims and sometimes a tube is still required.
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Probably. It worked fine on a 53 Bel-Air.
The rims didn't have the raised bump to lock the bead to the rim. Some will say this is a problem because the bead could pop off if the tire gets too flat. If the rims are riveted to the centers, then in theory the rivets could leak. IMHO the advantages to tubeless tires far outweigh any of that.
In tubeless tires, I would only use tubes if you cant get it to work any other way.
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IMHO the advantages to tubeless tires far outweigh any of that. Bloo, What is IMHO stand for and what is :any of that." Some say tubeless tires: a. Ride better b. Last longer c. Steer better d. Take curves better e. Don't bounce as much f. Don't ever need air (if on proper rim) g. Will allow you car to run faster h. Will look better i. Will cost less j. If parked on the back row at the drive-in, will cause the car to not quiver and shake as much Shucks, I think I have answered my own questions. Imagine that?  In my humble opinion (IMHO)? Charlie 
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Well Charlie, I cant argue with that  And yes, in my humble opinion. The biggest advantage is what happens when you get a puncture. In a tubeless tire you get a slow leak, and maybe a day or two later you notice a tire looking a little low, so you put some air in and drive down and get it fixed. In a tube type tire you get BANG!! flop.. flop.. flop.. flop.. Tubeless tires also run cooler and are less likely to fail due to heat I'm currently driving around a 36 Pontiac on inner tubes though.
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I second that
but have both for the 48...I notice no difference and don't plan on getting a flat
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The problem I had was that the old tubes were cracking and leaking around the stem...Tires were fine...I keep extra tubes in the trunk and replace them as needed...Will try tubeless once the rubber is shot...
I don't forsee any flats either, Bruce...Just like I didn't forsee that guy I couldn't stop for in time...lol
Last edited by kevin47; 12/24/16 02:11 PM.
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Knock on wood my friend!!!I won't tell the story about almost burring the 48 at a VCCA meet tour
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